Mission Our vision is to be the leading apartment company in select U.S. markets by providing distinctive living experiences that customers value.
Our purpose and this vision underpin every decision we make. They drive our commitment to building and maintaining state-of-the-art communities and to expanding our reach in our markets. They’re the reasons we’ve created distinct brands to meet different customer needs. And they inspire us to give our best every day.
Description AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT) with a strong track record of developing, acquiring, and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets.
Our purpose—creating a better way to live—guides everything we do. We are focused on five strategic areas that support that purpose and drive long-term growth:
• Invest in People, Culture & Community to foster a thriving workplace. • Innovate & Transform Operations to enhance service and efficiency. • Grow by Leveraging our Development Capabilities to reach a variety of renter segments. • Optimize Portfolio Allocation & Performance with a balanced market and property mix. • Implement Value-Enhancing Sustainability Solutions to reduce environmental impact and risk.
Our associates’ unique contributions, passion, and dedication help us achieve our strategic business objectives and make AvalonBay a great place to work, as evident by our inclusion in USA Today’s Top Workplace 2025 rankings. Learn more about AvalonBay’s latest accolades and initiatives by visiting our Corporate Newsroom.
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Over 30 years ago, our first CEO Richard L. Michaux set out to create a great public company and evergreen culture, built to last — driven by passionate associates focused on delivering high-quality living experiences and outstanding customer service. This launched our journey to create a better way to live for residents and an environment where all associates can grow, belong, and contribute to the company’s continued success.
AvalonBay Communities has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,142 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AvalonBay Communities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).
Employees rate AvalonBay Communities 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 1,148 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor. In 2018 and 2019, AvalonBay Communities employees have voted their company to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.
Overall, 52% of employees would recommend working at AvalonBay Communities to a friend. This is based on 1,148 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
69% of job seekers rate their interview experience at AvalonBay Communities as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at AvalonBay Communities.