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 67 reviews)); "Pay is on the low level of acceptable but benefits and company discounts were pretty good" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 43 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 42 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 39 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 32 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

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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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5.0

Apr 8, 2024

Support and Opportunity

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Equity has a long history of building internal systems of support for all positions and departments. With Equity, an employee enjoys the resources of a large company with numerous departments to support day to day business and employee needs. If you have a question, there is an answer. If you need support or guidance, it will be there for you.

Cons

Our industry is transitioning and requires employees to change quickly and, at times, work very hard to make up the difference between the technologies that are currently available and the technologies that we know will come.

Equity Residential Response

Firstly, thank you for 9+ years of dedication - and for the 5 star rating! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Equity Residential's supportive internal systems and resources. As we navigate industry transitions, we're committed to providing the necessary support and resources for our employees to excel. Your advice is appreciated, and we'll continue striving to deliver best-in-class service during this period of transition. Thank you again for sharing your insights with us!

5.0

Apr 5, 2024

Great place to work

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many resources and support from business partners

Cons

PTO could be better for 1-5 year employees

Equity Residential Response

Thank you for your 5 star rating, how awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences and feedback with us.

2.0

Jan 23, 2024

Great optics, but horrible place to work.

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice corporate office, fun gatherings, good benefits.

Cons

Office Attendance Policy is degrading and not flexible. No work/life balance. Unhealthy dynamics between managers and direct reports. Compensation left to unfit managers. Zero growth opportunities.

Equity Residential Response

Thank you for your feedback, and for sharing your positive perspectives on our benefits program and corporate team building activities. Please know that at Equity Residential, we are dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. We invite you to connect with your local Human Resources team to further discuss the concerns you’ve noted. Thank you again for taking the time to share.

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