Is CWS Apartment Homes a good company to work for?

CWS Apartment Homes has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 300 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at CWS Apartment Homes to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CWS Apartment Homes have been left by employees working as Assistant Community Director , Community Director and Leasing Consultant .

Does CWS Apartment Homes pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CWS Apartment Homes employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CWS Apartment Homes. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CWS Apartment Homes?

68% of CWS Apartment Homes employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CWS Apartment Homes 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CWS Apartment Homes?

Leasing Consultant (74) , Community Director (42) , Assistant Community Director (19) , Assistant Manager (8) , Leasing Professional (8) , Maintenance Technician (8) , Assistant Community Manager (6) , Community Manager (5) , Leasing Agent (5) , Regional Director (4) , Leasing Specialist (3) , Property Manager (3) , Assistant Property Manager (2) , Front Desk Receptionist (2) , Leasing (2)

What are the pros of working at CWS Apartment Homes according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is competitive" ((in 27 reviews)); "Everything about the company is great including the benefits and the management." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great training" ((in 13 reviews)); "great core values" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great people are here all" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CWS Apartment Homes according to real employee reviews?

"Terrible company with terrible leadership on the corporate level." ((in 9 reviews)); "No growth opportunities at all ." ((in 7 reviews)); "Regional managers will through you under the bus and don't think twice about it." ((in 5 reviews)); "Higher up you go, less work life balance." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low pay, low commissions, just another corporation" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed CWS Apartment Homes locations?

Austin , Houston , Dallas , Atlanta , San Antonio , Charlotte , Raleigh , Denver , Seattle , Fort Worth , Plano , Richardson , Katy , Tyler , The Woodlands , Cave Creek , Phoenix , Arlington , Flower Mound , Frisco , Conroe , Spring , Webster , Broomfield , Castle Rock , Orlando , Duluth , Sandy Springs , Dallas-Fort Worth

CWS Apartment Homes reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(295 total reviews)

Gary Carmell

89% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

CWS Apartment Homes has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 295 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CWS Apartment Homes employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

295 reviews

5.0

May 14, 2026

Great place to work

Assistant maintenance director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company makes an effort to show their appreciation for their employees. Amazing benefits

Cons

The workload at times can be rough, but that’s just the nature of the job

CWS Apartment Homes Response

3w

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your recommendation. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you feel our efforts to recognize and support our team members are making a positive impact. At CWS Apartment Homes, ensuring our team members feel valued is integral to our core values. We are also committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the diverse needs of our employees, so we are especially glad to hear your positive feedback in this area. We also appreciate your perspective regarding workload. While there can be periods of increased activity that are inherent to the property management industry, we strive to ensure that team members are responsible for manageable workloads and have the resources and support needed to be successful. Those peak periods are intended to be the exception rather than the norm, and we continuously evaluate our operations to promote a sustainable and productive work environment. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback—we will be sure to share it with CWS leadership.

4.0

Apr 6, 2026

Great company with strong culture and support

Assistant community director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team environment with great training and onboarding. Strong company culture that focuses on resident experience and employee development. Competitive benefits, housing discounts, and opportunities to grow within the company. Management is generally approachable and encourages professional growth.

Cons

Workload and expectations can be high at times, especially during busy seasons. Growth opportunities may feel limited depending on location or leadership. Some inconsistency in communication from upper management.

CWS Apartment Homes Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of the team. We’re glad to hear that our training, supportive culture, and focus on resident experience and employee development have made a positive impact. We strive to be a leader in the multifamily industry by offering competitive benefits, including our housing discount program, and creating a culture where employees feel valued—so we appreciate that feedback. We also value your candid input around workload, communication, and career growth. We’re continuing to focus on strengthening alignment between corporate and on-site teams and providing clearer development pathways. Resources like our Edge to Learn platform, annual Connections conversations, Tuition Reimbursement program, and our recently launched Leasing to Leadership are designed to support growth and ongoing learning opportunities. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback—we will be sure to share it with CWS leadership.

4.0

Jan 20, 2026

Enjoyable Culture

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work events were exciting, community directors wanted to see me build my career and encouraged me to pursue my educational aspirations. They offered tuition reimbursement in a related field by my field was not related, still nice to have that option and have people who support your growth.

Cons

Someone without any prior experience or a degree was hired after I was there for over a year, with previous experience and a business degree when I joined. He was hired almost a dollar above me, and my yearly evaluation with glowing reviews still did not earn me a pay increase to match his in the same position. Top leadership in corporate did not listen to the issues of the many people manning the leasing offices.

CWS Apartment Homes Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time with CWS Apartment Homes. We’re glad to hear that you valued the supportive environment, opportunities to grow, and programs like tuition reimbursement, which reflect our commitment to fostering career development and aligning with our core values. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding pay and promotion decisions. CWS approaches employment and compensation decisions thoughtfully, taking into account experience, qualifications, and market factors, and we continually review our practices to ensure fairness and transparency. We appreciate your contributions and the work you did to support our communities, and we wish you the very best in your future endeavors and will gladly share your feedback with CWS leadership.

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