Is AvalonBay Communities a good company to work for?

AvalonBay Communities has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,213 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at AvalonBay Communities to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AvalonBay Communities have been left by employees working as Director , Concierge and Community Manager .

Does AvalonBay Communities pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AvalonBay Communities employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AvalonBay Communities. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AvalonBay Communities?

57% of AvalonBay Communities employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AvalonBay Communities 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AvalonBay Communities?

Community Consultant (160) , Leasing Consultant (60) , Maintenance Technician (45) , Sales and Service Supervisor (45) , Community Manager (34) , Manager (23) , Maintenance Manager (21) , Maintenance Supervisor (19) , Concierge (18) , Director (14) , Senior Community Manager (11) , Sales & Service Supervisor (10) , Community Concierge (9) , Customer Service Representative (9) , Administrative Assistant (8)

What are the pros of working at AvalonBay Communities according to real employee reviews?

"The company has a great culture and shows appreciation for its people and their effort." ((in 88 reviews)); "Often times the work was pretty enjoyable and most of the people I worked with were great." ((in 81 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great training, 401k, stock options and holidays." ((in 35 reviews)); "Growth Opportunities; Employee Appreciation; Forward Thinking company that creates an environment of success." ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AvalonBay Communities according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low to start with and then the bonus structure made it even worse." ((in 57 reviews)); "micro management from top down, lots of checklists, sucked if performance was not perfect." ((in 31 reviews)); "Many managers don't have customer service skills and lack communication skills with employees as well." ((in 25 reviews)); "Prior to Avalon, I had a clear idea of my "road map to success" and upper management was amazing." ((in 24 reviews)); "No bonuses in the maintenance tech department" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the top reviewed AvalonBay Communities locations?

Arlington , New York , Los Angeles , Virginia Beach , Washington , Boston , San Jose , San Francisco , Irvine , Seattle , San Diego , Brooklyn , Fairfax , Bellevue , Baltimore , Jersey City , Redmond , Princeton , Mountain View , Roseland , Alexandria , Melville , Long Island City , White Plains , Yonkers , Orange , Seal Beach , Woodland Hills , Dublin , San Bruno

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AvalonBay Communities reviews

3.6

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,144 total reviews)

Benjamin W. Schall

70% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

AvalonBay Communities has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,144 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AvalonBay Communities 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Dec 15, 2025

Leasing

Community consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and managers. Apartment discount.

Cons

Poor work life balance, over workload with minimum pay, no recognition for all of your hard work.

AvalonBay Communities Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand that no company is perfect and we work hard to make sure that our associates are content while working at AVB. We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.

5.0

Dec 15, 2025

Positive experience from day one

Construction coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I’ve had a great experience so far with this company, especially during the hiring and onboarding process. From the start, everything was very organized and transparent, which immediately made me feel supported. The structure they provided really set me up for success. Daily check-ins, clear expectations, and consistent one-on-one training made a huge difference and helped me get up to speed quickly. Leadership was approachable and genuinely invested in making sure I felt confident in my role.

Cons

None so far. The transition into the role has been smooth and well-supported.

AvalonBay Communities Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful and glowing review about your experiences at AVB!

1.0

Dec 5, 2025

"Spirit of Caring" Ends with the Residents

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

Cons

Heartless executives that do not care about the mental or emotional health of associates during a difficult time or family emergencies.

AvalonBay Communities Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experiences at AVB. We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.

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Leasing Associate (Hybrid)

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