SEC Filing Summary

This filing reports a transaction by Howard Christopher B., a director at AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC. On May 19, 2026, 135 shares of common stock were acquired under the issuer's equity incentive plan, with a transaction value of $0. These shares were received in lieu of a quarterly cash director's fee. Following this transaction, the reporting owner holds 6443.639 shares. The summary includes footnotes explaining the nature of the award and the post-transaction share count. The filing is Form 4, signed by an attorney under power of attorney, with a report period of May 19, 2026.