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
Oct 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Overall good culture and benefits. There is a clear progression track for onsite sales employees.

Cons

Experience will be heavily dependent on who your managers are. Onsite office hours are 9hrs/day (8 paid hours)

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Equity Residential Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of the Equity Residential team! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve found value in our culture, benefits, and the growth opportunities available for onsite teams. We work hard to provide clear career pathways and the tools needed to help our employees continue developing their skills and advancing within the organization. We appreciate your feedback about the importance of strong leadership and the structure of onsite schedules — those insights help us continue improving the experience for our teams. Thank you again for your contribution and for helping us make Equity a great place to work and grow.
5.0
Oct 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits are great Training is always available at your fingertips Great teams You make a difference to many families giving them a place to call home

Cons

We don't have properties in all areas Give me another 5 years and see what I can come up with.

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Equity Residential Response
8mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience — and for your more than 10 years of dedication to Equity Residential! It’s inspiring to hear how you’ve found growth, teamwork, and purpose throughout your career here. We truly believe our teams are the heart of the company, and your words reflect exactly what makes our culture special — collaboration, continuous learning, and the shared pride of helping residents feel at home. We appreciate your thoughtful reminder about staying grounded in our mission and values. It’s long-tenured team members like you who help ensure we never lose sight of why we do what we do. Thank you again for your ongoing commitment — we’re so glad to have you as part of the EQR family and look forward to the years ahead!
4.0
Oct 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company, decent pay and very good perks

Cons

Had to leave after 3 years because I was moving

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Equity Residential Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a positive experience working with Equity Residential and that you’ve found value in your role, compensation, and benefits. We greatly appreciate your dedication and contributions over the past several years. It’s always rewarding to see team members grow and thrive within our organization. While we’re sad to see you leave, we wish you all the best as you embark on your next chapter. Feedback like yours helps us continue fostering a positive, supportive, and rewarding workplace for all our employees. We hope to stay connected and look forward to welcoming you back in the future, should the opportunity arise.
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