EXHIBIT 23.1
Published on March 11, 2003
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-8 No. 333-16837, on Form S-8 No. 333-56089, on Form S-3 No. 333-87063,
on Form S-3 No. 333-15407, on Form S-3 No. 333-62855, and on Form S-3 No.
333-87219 of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. and in the related Prospectuses of our
report dated January 21, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. included in this Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
McLean, Virginia
March 11, 2003