UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.

Maryland

1-12672		77-0404318
(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2900 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 300, Alexandria, Virginia		22314
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 8, 2007, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. issued a press release entitled “Avalon Bay Communities Adjusts 2006 EPS Outlook, Affirms 2007 FFO Outlook and Provides Initial 2007 Financial Outlook.” The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1*		Press release dated January 8, 2007

SIGNATURES

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

Date: January 8, 2007		AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.
		By:		/s/ Thomas J. Sargeant
				Thomas J. Sargeant
				Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1*		Press release dated January 8, 2007.