Is Equity Residential a good company to work for?

Equity Residential has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,166 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Equity Residential to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Equity Residential have been left by employees working as Regional Manager , Intern and Community Manager .

Does Equity Residential pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Equity Residential employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Equity Residential. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Equity Residential?

76% of Equity Residential employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Equity Residential 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Equity Residential?

Leasing Consultant (250) , Community Manager (136) , Service Manager (35) , Maintenance Technician (30) , Manager (25) , Property Manager (25) , Regional Manager (20) , Concierge (17) , Intern (16) , Assistant Community Manager (15) , Assistant Property Manager (15) , Service Technician (14) , General Manager (11) , Senior Leasing Consultant (11) , Assistant Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Equity Residential according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was ok but the benefits were great." ((in 114 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 33 reviews)); "Great team to work with that supports each other and understands the value of all employees." ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Equity Residential according to real employee reviews?

"Monetary Compensation At/Below Average, Conservative Upper Management, Restrictive on Remote Working Arrangements" ((in 43 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 40 reviews)); "Poor management communication with lower level employees, in addition to inefficient use of time." ((in 40 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 30 reviews)); "Property management can be busy and stressful" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Equity Residential layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Equity Residential layoffs and their outlook for job security at Equity Residential in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Equity Residential locations?

Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , Seattle , Washington , San Francisco , Boston , Irvine , Denver , San Diego , Arlington , Alexandria , Jersey City , San Jose , Atlanta , Mission Viejo , Scottsdale , Rancho Cucamonga , Santa Clara , Fort Lauderdale , Augusta , Dallas , Long Beach , Chino Hills , Bellevue , Hoboken , Phoenix , Orange , Pasadena , Ontario

Equity Residential reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)

Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Aug 29, 2023

Lowest Paying Company

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place for first job.

Cons

They pay the lowest in the industry.

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your experience with us. Please know that we continually evaluate our compensation packages to ensure they remain competitive within the industry. We're pleased to hear that you found Equity Residential to be a great place for your first job and wish you well in your future endeavors.

5.0

Aug 26, 2023

Amazing Opportunity To Serve And Teach

Senior maintenance engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There Are So Many Ways To Apply Oneself In A Positive Atmosphere, Helping Community Members Enjoy The Full Benefits Of Residential Management And Property Maintenance; A Great Place To Work Where Others Do Not, Which Is Very Rewarding As You Are Welcome And Made A Part Of The Community, Because You Truly Care!

Cons

Needs Further Coaching Of Staff To Adhere To Building And Electrical Codes, Further Training And Continued Engineering Maintenance Education Required As Problems Continue To Arise From Previous Failed Service Maintenance Practices And Bubblegum Patch Techniques; It's Concerning When Plumbers Don't Even Use A Product In Which Other Technicians Do And Don't Understand How Damaging It Will Be To The Company Property In The Present Future; Other Staff Are Disgruntled And Appear To Take Acts That Inherently Are Disrupting In Every Aspect Of Maintenance Occurrences....Still, Buildings Can Be Saved....

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your experience with us, and for your 5 star review. We're glad to hear that you find our workplace to be positive and rewarding, and that you value the sense of community and care that our team provides. We agree with the importance of adhering to building and electrical codes and providing the best possible maintenance practices. Your insights regarding the need for further coaching, training, and education in these areas are valuable, and we take this feedback seriously, as it contributes to the betterment of our services and property management. If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to share your feedback with your manager, as well. Thank you for being a dedicated member of our team and for your commitment to maintaining a high standard of service.

4.0

Aug 18, 2023

Work life balance

Sr service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for work life balance.

Cons

On call can be stressful

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the positive work-life balance that our company offers. We understand that being on call can sometimes pose challenges, and we value your dedication in handling such situations. Your commitment to maintaining a positive work environment even during potentially stressful times is truly appreciated. Please be sure to discuss challenging or stressful situations with your manager, so that they can provide guidance, as well as suggestions to help alleviate potential stressors. Thank you for being a valuable part of our team and for contributing your insights.

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