AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential have proposed a merger that would create the largest publicly traded apartment landlord and rank among the nation’s biggest real estate deals.
AvalonBay, Equity Residential strike deal to create one of nation’s largest apartment owners
Rivals say 'bigger is not better' as industry consolidates
By Dani Romero
CoStar News May 21, 2026 | 6:54 P.M.
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- Equity Residential
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