Equity Residential reviews

4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,118 total reviews)
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Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Equity Residential employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Dec 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good Company to work for, great coworkers and very welcoming

Cons

Schedules were not as flexible as I hoped for

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Equity Residential Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with Equity Residential. We’re glad to hear that you found the company welcoming and enjoyed working with your coworkers — our teams play a big part in creating a supportive and positive environment. We also appreciate your feedback regarding scheduling flexibility. We understand how important work-life balance is, and feedback like yours helps us continue to look for ways to improve our scheduling practices where possible. Thank you again for your contributions during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your next role!
5.0
Dec 8, 2025

Workplace Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Healthy Work Life Balance -Competitive Pay -Positive Culture - Room for Growth

Cons

I haven't experienced any cons since working here so far.

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Equity Residential Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we're so glad to hear that your first year with Equity Residential has been such a positive one. It’s wonderful to know that you’ve experienced a healthy work-life balance, competitive pay, a supportive culture, and opportunities for growth — these are all areas we strive to deliver consistently across our communities. We’re also happy to hear that you haven’t experienced any concerns so far. Feedback like yours reinforces the work we do to create an environment where employees can grow, feel supported, and enjoy the impact they make every day. Thank you for being part of the team, and we look forward to supporting your continued growth at Equity Residential!
2.0
Dec 4, 2025

Would Avoid

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The office space is beautiful and conveniently located.

Cons

Leadership minimize's concerns presented by employees regarding benefits and compensation. A member of the executive team told everyone to stop getting Starbucks when compensation concerns were brought up.

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Equity Residential Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and for your many years of service with Equity Residential. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the workspace and location, but we’re truly sorry to learn that you’ve felt your concerns around benefits and compensation were minimized. Feeling heard and respected is essential, and it’s concerning to hear that this has not reflected your experience. While we can’t speak to individual interactions, please know that employee feedback is taken seriously at all levels of the organization. We continually review our compensation and benefits programs, and we are committed to ensuring all employees feel comfortable raising concerns and confident that their voices matter. If you ever feel your concerns aren’t being addressed, we encourage you to reach out directly to HR or use our confidential Call to Action Hotline, available 24/7 by phone at 800-231-5699 or online at CallToActionHotline.com. These resources are in place to ensure all employees have a safe and private way to share feedback or report concerns. Thank you again for your many contributions over the years. We value your perspective and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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