About Us

93,518

Apartment Homes

3,000

Associates


A3 | A-

Moody's | S&P
Credit Rating


S&P 500

Company



4.9%

Annualized Dividend Growth since 2000


11.9%

Annualized TSR Growth since IPO


A | A-

MSCI ESG Rating |CDP Climate Change Score


Top Workplace

Washington Post




30+ Years of Growth & Leadership

Over 30 years ago, our first CEO 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 and become the leading company we are today.

Powered by People, Purpose & Culture

Nearly 3,000 associates are united by a singular purpose and guided by a set of shared values and cultural norms. These are the building blocks that make our culture special, guide us daily, and propel us forward.

  • Purpose: Creating a better way to live
  • Vision: Be the leading rental housing company in select U.S. markets by delivering distinctive experiences that customers value, creating a workplace where associates thrive, and achieving superior results for shareholders.
  • Core Values: A Commitment to Integrity | A Focus on Continuous Improvement | A Spirit of Caring
  • Cultural Norms: Collaborate | Excel | Act Like Owners | Thoughtful & Thorough | Innovate | Show Appreciation | Champion Inclusion & Diversity

Success Built on Foundational Strengths

We have unique and differentiating capabilities which we believe drive value.

  • Deep commitment to operating and service excellence and innovation
  • Unmatched portfolio quality
  • Exceptional development expertise
  • Strong balance sheet

Continuing to Evolve to Deliver Superior Growth

Five strategic focus areas build upon our foundational strengths which we believe will deliver superior growth for the years ahead.

  • Innovate & Transform Operations to create an efficient operating platform that delivers excellent service and NOI growth.
  • Grow by Leveraging our Development Capabilities by making accretive investments that target varied renter segments.
  • Optimize Portfolio Allocation & Performance by achieving, over time,  a 75%/25% Established/Expansion market composition and 80%/20% suburban/urban mix.
  • Implement Value-Enhancing Sustainability Solutions to reduce impact, expenses, and risk.
  • Invest in People, Culture & Community to create a workplace where people thrive and contribute to the wellbeing of local communities.