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
Nov 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

They have Great associates at the communities

Cons

Lower pay than other comps nearby

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Equity Residential Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Leasing Consultant with Equity Residential. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed working with the associates at our communities — our teams are truly the heart of what we do, and it’s great to know they made a positive impact on your time with us. We appreciate your feedback regarding compensation. We continually review our pay structures to stay competitive in each of our local markets while supporting growth and development opportunities across the organization. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at Equity, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter.
5.0
Oct 29, 2025

Fantastic place to work!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Healthy, collaborative environment -Work-life balance is better than most -Fun people to work with -Growth opportunities come often if you want to move up

Cons

Pay is less than stellar, but the work is rewarding and they allow a lot of opportunities to grow.

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Equity Residential Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as part of the Equity Residential team! We’re so happy to hear that you value our collaborative culture, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. Our people truly make Equity a great place to work, and it’s wonderful to know that the environment and team spirit have made a positive impact on your experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding compensation — we regularly review our pay and benefits to remain competitive while continuing to invest in career development and internal mobility. Thank you again for your dedication over the past few years, and for contributing to the positive, rewarding culture that defines Equity Residential.
5.0
Oct 12, 2025

Good place to learn

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Pros

All of the staff are very kind

Cons

I don't have any cons

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Equity Residential Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for being part of our internship program! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve found the team kind, supportive, and eager to help you learn. Our goal is to create an environment where interns can gain hands-on experience, explore different aspects of our business, and build meaningful relationships along the way. We hope your time at Equity Residential has helped strengthen your skills and provided valuable insight into the multifamily housing industry. We’re already looking forward to welcoming our next group of interns in 2026 and continuing to provide opportunities for learning, growth, and connection.
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