Last Updated: 9 Hrs. Ago

Rent Specials

Up To 1.5 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move-in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.

Monthly Rent

$1,924 - $4,669

Beds

Studio - 2

Baths

1 - 2

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

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Lease Terms

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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Deposit
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
        Charged per applicant.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About The Shay

The Shay apartments in Washington, DC, are all about easy, modern living in one of DC's most walkable, vibrant, and creative neighborhoods. Our community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans with high ceilings, large windows, sleek finishes, and convenient features such as oversized closets and in-home laundry. You can enjoy thoughtful extras right outside your door, including 24/7 concierge service, garage parking, and bike storage. It's the kind of setup that makes your day-to-day feel seamless, with the Shaw Metro just a block away. Managed by Bernstein Management Corporation, at The Shay, you can count on a friendly, helpful team focused on making your experience hassle-free, from move-in to maintenance. Have questions? Reach out today. We'd love to show you around our apartments in Shaw, DC. Be sure to ask about our special programs for Active-Duty U.S. Military members, Police Officers, Firefighters, essential education staff, and daycare professionals.

The Shay is located in Washington, District of Columbia in the 20001 zip code. This apartment community was built in 2015 and has 6 stories with 281 units.

Special Features

  • 24/7 concierge
  • Balconies*
  • Bike storage
  • Built-in pantry cabinet*
  • Catering Kitchen Ideal for Hosting
  • Flex rent payment program
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Furnish Your Apartment with CORT
  • Hardwood flooring*
  • Moveable islands
  • Move-in Fee $250
  • One block from Shaw Metro station
  • Open-concept layouts with 10-foot ceilings
  • Patio with fire pit
  • Pet friendly with dog park
  • Quartz countertops*
  • Resident events
  • Resident lounge
  • Retailers on 1st level
  • Spiral staircase*
  • Stainless steel appliances*
  • Walk-in closets*
  • Washer/dryer in-home

Community Features

  • Maintenance on site
  • Pet Washing Station
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Conference Rooms
  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck
  • Grill
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site

Airport

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

    Drive: 12 min 6.3 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Lead

    Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi

  • Union Station

    Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi

  • 4

    Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi

  • Silver Spring Marc Eb

    Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi

  • Riverdale Marc Sb

    Drive: 14 min 6.8 mi

Transit / Subway

  • U Street

    Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi

  • Shaw-Howard U

    Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi

  • Mount Vernon Square/7Th St-Convention Center

    Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi

  • Columbia Heights

    Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi

  • Dupont Circle

    Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

    Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi

  • Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS

    Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi

  • Meridian Hill Park

    Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi

  • Marian Koshland Science Museum

    Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi

  • National Geographic Museum

    Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

 GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary & Middle School

228 Students
(202) 667-2608
Grades PK-8

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