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 115 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 64 reviews)); "Pay is on the low level of acceptable but benefits and company discounts were pretty good" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 32 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 41 reviews)); "Poor management communication with lower level employees, in addition to inefficient use of time." ((in 41 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 38 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 29 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

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

1.0

Jul 18, 2025

I don't recommend working here

Resident experience coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not many pros at this job

Cons

Underpaid and overworked. Terrible corporate management.

Equity Residential Response

12mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. At Equity Residential, we’re committed to creating a supportive and respectful work environment, and we take concerns around workload, compensation, and leadership seriously. While we understand you are no longer with the company, if you’d like to share additional details anonymously, you’re welcome to use our Call to Action Hotline at 800-231-5699 or CallToActionHotline.com. Your insights help us continue to learn and grow. We appreciate your time with us and wish you all the best in your next chapter.

5.0

May 1, 2025

Career Advancement, Leadership Development

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Equity provides the training, the coaching and opportunity to grow your career and develop as a leader. I started with Equity as a Leasing Consultant and took advantage of every opportunity to learn from my experienced managers. There’s just this thing about Equity people… they are always sharing the knowledge and pouring into others to see them achieve their goals and dreams. That said, I have been able to advance successfully into the Regional Manager role and give back to others what I received. Another huge positive for me is Equity’s continuous commitment to creating a work environment where ALL are welcome, belong and are given opportunities to succeed and lead.

Cons

Equity is committed to ensuring that the way we do business secures our future success as a company. This means change. This means continuous change. Change is always challenging. It’s also rewarding.

Equity Residential Response

1y

Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and inspiring review. Your story is a great example of how growth, mentorship, and shared success are embedded in the culture at Equity Residential. We’re thrilled to hear that your journey from Leasing Consultant to Regional Manager was supported by leaders who invested in you—and that you’re now able to pay that forward. We also appreciate your acknowledgment of the company’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and adaptability. Change can be challenging, but as you said, it’s also where the reward lies. Thank you for being such an important part of the Equity team!

3.0

Feb 27, 2025

Great Staff, Poor Upper Management

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money I must say was really great.

Cons

Upper Management lacked leadership skills & were bias.

Equity Residential Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you found the compensation competitive and had a positive experience with your team. We know that having a great staff makes all the difference in creating a supportive and productive work environment. That said, we’re sorry to hear that your experience with upper management didn’t meet expectations. Leadership plays a critical role in fostering a fair and inclusive workplace, and we take feedback like this seriously. We are continually working to strengthen our leadership training and ensure that all employees feel valued, heard, and supported in their professional growth. If you have any additional insights you'd like to share, we’d welcome the opportunity to learn more. We appreciate your time with Equity Residential and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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