ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 28, 2009, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter 2009. That release referred to certain attachments with supplemental information that were available on the Company’s website. The full text of the press release, including the supplemental information and attachments referred to within the release, are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 hereto.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. dated October 28, 2009, including Attachments.
99.2		Supplemental discussion of third quarter 2009 operating results (the “Full Release”) dated October 28, 2009, including Attachments.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be filed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

99.1		Press Release of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. dated October 28, 2009, including Attachments.
99.2		Supplemental discussion of third quarter 2009 operating results (the “Full Release”) dated October 28, 2009, including Attachments.