AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

AVB · Real Estate

About AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a REIT - Residential company operating in the Real Estate sector.

AVB trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Residential

Key Statistics

Current Price
$163.27
Market Cap
$23.12B
52-Week High
$217.32
52-Week Low
$160.72
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Residential

$1,000 Invested in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB)

1 Year
$807
+-19%
3 Years
$1,124
+12%
5 Years
$1,018
+2%
10 Years
$1,240
+24%
Since IPO
$24,334
+2333%

How much would $1,000 invested in AVB be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in AVB 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) in 2025 would be worth $807 as of May 2026, representing a -19.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVB 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) in 2023 would be worth $1,124 as of May 2026, representing a +12.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVB 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) in 2021 would be worth $1,018 as of May 2026, representing a +1.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVB 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) in 2016 would be worth $1,240 as of May 2026, representing a +24.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVB at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) at IPO would be worth $24,334 as of May 2026, representing a +2333.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.03%
Positive Months
220
57% of 384
Negative Months
160
42% of 384
Data Period
32+ years
384 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+20.7%)
Best month on avg: December (+2.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-27.2%)
Worst month on avg: October (-1.4%)

Over the past 32+ years (384 months), AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) has averaged a monthly return of +1.03% with a median return of +1.07%. The stock had 220 positive months (57%) and 160 negative months (42%). The best month in AVB's history was April 2009 with a +20.7% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -27.2%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.7%), and October the weakest (-1.4%).

AVB's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2004 with a cumulative return of +52.4%, and the worst was 2022 at -39.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 32 years of trading history, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) has delivered an average annual return of +13.84% with a median return of +12.18%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.61%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (66%) and losses in 11 years (34%).

AVB's best year was 2004 with a +65.04% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -33.92%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. AVB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+13.84%
Best Year
2004 (+65.04%)
Worst Year
2022 (-33.92%)
Positive Years
21/32
Year Return Start End
2026 -9.95% $181.31 $163.27
2025 -14.60% $212.32 $181.31
2024 +21.44% $174.83 $212.32
2023 +20.34% $145.28 $174.83
2022 -33.92% $219.88 $145.28
2021 +62.17% $135.59 $219.88
2020 -20.27% $170.06 $135.59
2019 +24.10% $137.04 $170.06
2018 +1.00% $135.68 $137.04
2017 +3.89% $130.60 $135.68
2016 -0.85% $131.72 $130.60
2015 +16.02% $113.53 $131.72
2014 +42.74% $79.54 $113.53
2013 -9.82% $88.20 $79.54
2012 +6.82% $82.56 $88.20
2011 +19.43% $69.13 $82.56
2010 +42.04% $48.67 $69.13
2009 +43.60% $33.89 $48.67
2008 -30.73% $48.93 $33.89
2007 -25.40% $65.60 $48.93
2006 +49.73% $43.81 $65.60
2005 +22.88% $35.65 $43.81
2004 +65.04% $21.60 $35.65
2003 +30.24% $16.59 $21.60
2002 -11.84% $18.82 $16.59
2001 -0.33% $18.88 $18.82
2000 +52.57% $12.37 $18.88
1999 +7.53% $11.51 $12.37
1998 -8.20% $12.54 $11.51
1997 +8.33% $11.57 $12.54
1996 +48.45% $7.79 $11.57
1995 +20.50% $6.47 $7.79

Frequently Asked Questions: AVB

What sector is AVB in?

AVB operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically in the REIT - Residential industry.

How has AVB performed historically?

Over 32 years of trading history, AVB has posted gains in 21 years (66% of the time). The best year was 2004 with a +65.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in AVB?

You can invest in AVB through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AVB.

Last updated: 3/24/2026