Question 1

Is AvalonBay Communities a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

AvalonBay Communities has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,211 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at AvalonBay Communities to a friend and 56% 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?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AvalonBay Communities employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AvalonBay Communities. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at AvalonBay Communities?

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52% of AvalonBay Communities employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated AvalonBay Communities 3.3 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?

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Community Consultant (160), Leasing Consultant (61), 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?

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"Benefits are great and you get paid holidays" ((in 103 reviews)); "The company has a great culture and shows appreciation for its people and their effort." ((in 85 reviews)); "Often times the work was pretty enjoyable and most of the people I worked with were great." ((in 78 reviews)); "Great work life balance!" ((in 59 reviews)); "Growth Opportunities; Employee Appreciation; Forward Thinking company that creates an environment of success." ((in 33 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"micro management from top down, lots of checklists, sucked if performance was not perfect." ((in 31 reviews)); "Prior to Avalon, I had a clear idea of my "road map to success" and upper management was amazing." ((in 28 reviews)); "Many managers don't have customer service skills and lack communication skills with employees as well." ((in 24 reviews)); "No bonuses in the maintenance tech department" ((in 14 reviews)); "The salary and housing discount are not competitive." ((in 14 reviews))

Question 7

What AvalonBay Communities locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Irvine, Brooklyn, Princeton, Arlington, Fairfax, Jersey City, San Diego, San Jose, Boston, Washington

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