Pending Merger of Equals with AvalonBay
On May 20, 2026, EQR entered into a Merger Agreement to combine with AvalonBay, where AvalonBay stockholders will receive 2.793 EQR Common Shares per share. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder approvals.
Property Dispositions and Development Completions
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, EQR disposed of two consolidated properties in Los Angeles and San Francisco for $164.0M at a 5.3% yield. It also completed construction on two apartment communities in Boston (440 units, $232.2M cost) and Seattle (369 units, $185.3M cost).
Same Store Operating Performance
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Same Store rental income increased 2.0% YoY to $1.49B with a 96.3% physical occupancy rate and an average rental rate of $3,177. Same Store operating expenses rose 3.4% YoY to $486.1M due to higher real estate taxes and utilities.