Item: AvalonBay Communities
Rating: 4
Author: Senior Community Manager

Question 1

Is AvalonBay Communities a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does AvalonBay Communities pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at AvalonBay Communities?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at AvalonBay Communities?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed AvalonBay Communities locations?

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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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