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

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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).

Reviews by job title

295 reviews

5.0

Nov 11, 2025

Good

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team really cares. Especially the Colorado team. Higher ups had your back

Cons

Pay could be a little higher

CWS Apartment Homes Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your input. We are thrilled to learn that you feel supported and that the robust team culture stands out as a key aspect of your experience as a CWS team member. It is incredibly rewarding to know that our goal of ensuring our team members feel valued is evident in your daily work and that you feel support from the "higher ups." This feedback means a great deal to us. We also appreciate your direct feedback regarding compensation. We regularly review our pay scales for all positions, including our talented Maintenance Technicians, to ensure we remain competitive within the multi-family industry and the specific markets where we operate. We are committed to continually evaluating both our compensation structure and our overall team support to ensure that CWS remains a supportive and rewarding place to build a career. Thank you again for your two years of dedicated service and for offering your valuable perspective.

4.0

Sep 30, 2025

Great!

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bigger properties offer great pay.

Cons

Health insurance company isn't the best.

CWS Apartment Homes Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your experience is a "Great" one, and we especially appreciate you highlighting the competitive pay offered at our larger properties. We constantly strive to ensure our compensation remains highly competitive within the multi-family industry. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding health insurance offered. Providing comprehensive and high-quality benefits is a top priority for our company. We understand the importance of reliable and accessible healthcare for our team members. Please know that we are committed to continually evaluating the quality and value of our benefits package to ensure it remains competitive and meets the diverse needs of our employees. We carefully research industry trends and use feedback like yours as we review our benefit providers annually to see where improvements and adjustments can be made for the upcoming year. Your input is truly valuable, and we are dedicated to making CWS a rewarding and supportive place to work.

5.0

Sep 25, 2025

Cool company

Leasing consiltant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and Commissions At the time I was there was 2017-2019 and commissions was $100 back then per lease. Also it may say I worked in 2021, because that was the furthest I could go back on Glassdoor.

Cons

Your team. And your apartment comm

CWS Apartment Homes Response

9mo

Thank you for your feedback! It means a lot to us that you still think of us as "A great company." We're happy to hear you recognized our benefits and commissions as a real Pro during your time here. We work hard to ensure our compensation packages are competitive and truly reward our team members for their commitment and hard work. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective, and will share your feedback with senior management.

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