EXHIBIT 23.1
Published on March 29, 2001
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated January 17, 2001 included in AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2000 and to all references to our Firm
included in this registration statement.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Vienna, Virginia
March 27, 2001