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 120 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 43 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?

"Constantly defending performance to upper management." ((in 41 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 39 reviews)); "Poor management communication with lower level employees, in addition to inefficient use of time." ((in 39 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 30 reviews)); "Property management can be busy and stressful" ((in 17 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,121 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Aug 7, 2023

Good values

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They value employee feedback and update us on new changes.

Cons

Not many options for advancement for mid levels since they are getting rid of those positions.

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're pleased to hear that you value our commitment to employee feedback and our efforts to communicate new changes. We appreciate your feedback regarding concerns about advancement opportunities for mid-level positions. As we evolve and adapt to changes in our organizational structure, we are committed to providing growth opportunities for all our employees. With that being said, please know that generally speaking, not all mid-level positions are being eliminated. Additionally, we understand the importance of career development and will continue to explore ways to create paths for advancement, even amidst changes. We encourage you to discuss your career aspirations with your manager, as well as visit our recently redesigned Career Resources site, as both may provide insights on how your skills and expertise can be channeled into different roles within the organization. Thank you for being a part of our team and for your positive input; your feedback helps us enhance our work environment, and we look forward to continuously improving based on employee insights.

3.0

Aug 3, 2023

It's ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you work hard you get a good commission

Cons

The management was sometimes all over the place.

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your positive experiences related to our commissions program, we appreciate your feedback. Additionally, we appreciate your honesty about your experience, and we're sorry to hear that you found the management at times to be inconsistent. A well-organized and effective management structure is important at Equity Residential, and we will take your comments into consideration as we continue to refine and improve our management practices. Open communication is key to addressing these types of concerns. If you have specific examples or suggestions about how we can enhance our management approach, we encourage you to share them with either your manager or local Human Resources Representative. We value your contributions to our team and your willingness to provide feedback. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

4.0

Aug 2, 2023

It is a good company to work for

Community service director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Treats people fair. Provides employment opportunities

Cons

Does not always helps out to seek more help when it gets busy. Let’s maintenance personnel get too much work load compared to office team

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and for recognizing the fair and equitable treatment of our employees, as well as the career growth and opportunities that Equity Residential provides. Regarding your concerns about seeking additional help during busy times, we understand the importance of supporting our team members and maintaining a balanced workload. Please know that achieving a balanced workload across all of our teams is a priority for us, and we’re constantly rethinking the distribution of tasks for both our office and service teams. Equity Residential is committed to creating an environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to succeed. We appreciate your valuable feedback, thank you again for your comments.

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