Greystar Real Estate Partners

International real estate developer and manager specializing in investment management, development, and property management of rental housing properties globally.

Company Type

private

Founded

1993

Headquarters

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

About Greystar Real Estate Partners

Greystar operates as a fully integrated real estate company specializing in investment management, development, and property management of rental housing properties. The company's business model focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality residential properties across multiple segments including conventional multifamily, student housing, active adult communities, and single-family rentals.

The company employs over 29,600 team members worldwide and maintains a presence in 66 offices across 224 markets globally. Greystar generates revenue through property management fees, development profits, and investment returns from its real estate portfolio. Estimated 2025 revenue was approximately $10.3 billion across management services, development and construction, and investment management divisions.

Greystar's portfolio spans multiple property types and market segments, including conventional apartments, student housing, active adult communities, single-family rentals, and furnished apartments. The company maintains significant operations in major markets across North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

History of Greystar Real Estate Partners

Greystar was founded in 1993 by Bob Faith in Charleston, South Carolina. The company began as a real estate developer and manager focused on rental housing properties. From its inception, Greystar established itself as a people-first company dedicated to delivering quality housing solutions.

In 2013, Greystar expanded internationally by beginning operations in the United Kingdom, marking the start of its global expansion strategy. In July 2017, the company announced its acquisition of Monogram Residential Trust's 14,000-unit portfolio of 49 rental communities across ten states for $3 billion, significantly expanding its US presence.

In June 2018, Greystar announced the acquisition of EdR, a manager of college housing communities in the US, for $4.6 billion. This transaction represented one of the largest in the company's history and established Greystar as a major player in student housing.

Throughout 2020 and 2021, Greystar expanded aggressively through multiple acquisitions and partnerships. The company acquired the property management arm of Alliance Residential Co. in June 2020 and acquired 45% of Thackeray Partners in October 2020. In March 2021, Greystar announced a $1.1 billion joint venture with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Bouwinvest to develop and acquire housing for students and young professionals in the Paris area.

In December 2021, Greystar acquired Fizzy Living and began expanding into the industrial sector. The company also launched its family of branded residential communities designed to meet the needs of residents throughout all stages of their lives, from student housing to active adult communities.

In February 2024, Greystar acquired the property management arm of Wood Partners, adding 38,000 units to its management portfolio. In April 2024, the National Multifamily Housing Council announced that Greystar was the United States' largest apartment owner after adding over 10,000 units in 2023.

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