Equity Residential reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)
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Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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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1K reviews
5.0
Jan 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay, benefits, 401k, vacation, culture

Cons

None, the company is as good as it gets.

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Equity Residential Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such positive feedback about your experience at Equity Residential. We’re glad to hear that our pay, benefits, time-off, and culture have made a meaningful difference for you. Creating a supportive and engaging workplace is something we strive for, and it’s great to know that’s been your experience. We also appreciate the encouragement for our leadership team. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep investing in our people and culture. Thank you for being part of the Equity Residential team , we’re glad to have you with us!
5.0
Dec 17, 2025

Management

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Challenging work, in a good way, makes you think of creative ways to fix an issue.

Cons

Direct managers could be a nightmare to work under if you get unlucky to be with

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Equity Residential Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Maintenance Technician with Equity Residential. We’re glad to hear that you find the work engaging and challenging in a positive way — encouraging problem-solving and creativity is an important part of our service roles. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding management experiences. We recognize how impactful direct leadership can be on day-to-day work, and we continue to invest in leadership development, coaching, and support to ensure our managers create positive, respectful, and productive environments for their teams. Thank you again for your contributions over the past few years. We value your feedback and appreciate you being part of the Equity Residential team.
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
7mo
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!
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