AvalonBay Communities Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post

June 26, 2025 ─ AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) has been awarded a 2025 Top Workplaces honor by The Washington Post. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, The Washington Post’s employee engagement technology partner.

"This Top Workplace recognition from The Washington Post reflects the strength of our team and the culture we've built together," said Benjamin Schall, AvalonBay CEO. "Whether working from our Arlington headquarters or in our communities, development sites, and regional offices nationwide, our associates consistently tell us they value the growth opportunities, mentorship, and collaborative environment we provide. When people feel supported and see clear paths for advancement, they bring their best to work every day, and that directly benefits the residents and communities we serve."

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

ABOUT AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a member of the S&P 500, is an equity REIT that develops, redevelops, acquires and manages apartment communities in leading metropolitan areas in New England, the New York/New Jersey Metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern and Southern California, as well as in the Company's expansion regions of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado. As of March 31, 2025, the Company owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in 309 apartment communities containing 94,865 apartment homes in 11 states and the District of Columbia, of which 19 communities were under development. More information may be found on the Company’s website at https://www.avalonbay.com.

ABOUT ENERGAGE Making the world a better place to work together.TM Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.