Great Company to work for overall - Community Manager Equity Residential Employee Review

4.0
Jun 14, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall I am happy to work for Equity. This company is full of opportunity and if you prove yourself easy to move up. They keep us engaged and training is great.

Cons

The only down side so far for me is the Employee discount. I feel they penny pinch a little too much with employees. If the rent discount cannot be higher (the New York Market specifically) at least the other fees, such as parking, pets (maybe a small deposit is necessary), amenity fees can be waived or discounted more than it is. We are paid fairly however, not enough to really be able to truly afford living in an Equity Property comfortably. I believe it is a benefit that we live in our Properties, especially Managers.

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Equity Residential Response
11y
Thank you for your positive feedback. We're delighted that your experience at Equity Residential has been an enjoyable one. We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding our employee apartment rent discounts and will take your suggestions into consideration during our review of the benefits we offer.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

great benefits and pay along with culture

Cons

don't have any at the moment

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Equity Residential Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Equity Residential. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience and that our benefits, compensation, and culture have stood out to you. Creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed is a key priority for us, and it’s rewarding to know that those efforts are reflected in your experience. Feedback like yours reinforces our commitment to investing in our people and fostering a positive workplace culture. Thank you for being part of the Equity Residential team. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to your continued success with us!
2.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Housing discount, strong portfolio exposure, opportunity to work across multiple communities, and valuable experience in a fast-paced leasing environment.

Cons

Management loves to preach “teamwork” until something goes wrong, then suddenly it’s every employee for themselves. Very documentation-heavy culture where certain managers seem to enjoy writing people up more than actually developing talent. Communication is inconsistent, accountability is selective, and favoritism is hard to ignore. Commission structure is shockingly low for the workload and expectations. Leadership often presents itself as organized and supportive, but behind the scenes there’s a lot of blame-shifting, targeting of employees, and policy confusion — especially regarding employee housing and lease transitions. My own experience at the end of my employee lease felt retaliatory and left a very negative impression.

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Equity Residential Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience as a Multisite Leasing Consultant. We appreciate your recognition of the opportunities for portfolio exposure, cross-community experience, and the fast-paced learning environment. Roles like yours require adaptability and strong relationship-building skills, and we value the contributions of our onsite teams. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of your experience, particularly around communication, consistency, leadership support, and trust, did not meet expectations. We understand how important it is for employees to feel supported, developed, and treated fairly, especially in collaborative team environments. Your feedback regarding communication between HR and onsite teams, management practices, and employee housing processes is valuable and helps highlight areas where we can continue to improve. We also encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your HR Business Partner or through our confidential Call to Action Hotline, available 24/7 by phone at 800-231-5699 or online at CallToActionHotline.com, so concerns can be reviewed appropriately. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours plays an important role in helping us strengthen the employee experience across our communities.
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