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Rent Specials

One Month Free Plus Reduced Deposit on Select Units!* Apply the day of tour and receive $500 gift card at move-in. *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move-in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.

Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom $1,825 - $2,525 518 - 645 Available Now
Available Now $1,825 - $2,525 518 - 645Sq. Ft.
1 Bathroom $2,020 - $2,905 551 - 740 Available Now
Available Now $2,020 - $2,905 551 - 740Sq. Ft.
1 Bathroom Call for Rent 996 Not Available
Not AvailableCall for Rent996Sq. Ft.
1 Bathroom Call for Rent 879 Not Available
Not AvailableCall for Rent879Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms $3,385 - $4,085 908 - 1,116 6/13/25
6/13/25 $3,385 - $4,085 908 - 1,116Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms Call for Rent 1,096 Not Available
Not AvailableCall for Rent1,096Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

The Shay

The Shay Apartments has what you need to lead your best life and as part of Bernstein Management Corporation, you can count on a few things - an enjoyable Washington D.C. neighborhood, great apartments and a friendly, helpful team focused on making... your life easier. We want to ensure your experience at The Shay is hassle-free, so all you have to worry about is where to put your couch.


So, learn more about this gated community and find your ideal residence among our studio, one, and two-bedroom layouts. Better yet, reach out to us today. We can't wait to show you around our apartments in Shaw, DC! Be sure to ask about our program for Active Duty U.S. Military members, daycare workers, K-12 teachers, Police Officers and Firefighters.

Office Hours

SundayCLOSED
Monday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Contact

Bernstein Management Corporation

Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Disability Accessible
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Bike Racks
  • Community Lounge
  • Concierge/Front Desk
  • Conference Room
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Room
  • Full-time Maintenance Staff
  • Manager on Site
  • Pool
  • Property Manager On-Site
  • Secure bike storage

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Unique Features

  • 24/7 concierge
  • Balconies*
  • Bike storage
  • Built-in pantry cabinet*
  • Catering Kitchen Ideal for Hosting
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Hardwood flooring*
  • Move-in Fee $250
  • Moveable islands
  • 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 lounge

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Application Fee
    $60

Parking

Unassigned Garage Parking

Unassigned Other Parking

Security

  • Gated Community

Shopping Centers

Gallery PlaceWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
DC USAWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
AdMo HeightsWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)

Military

US Soldiers & Airmens HomeDrive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
Marine Corps BarracksDrive: 7 min (3.9 mi)
Naval ObservatoryDrive: 10 min (4.4 mi)

Transit / Subway

U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo, Green/Yellow Line Center PlatformWalk: 4 min (0.2 mi)
Shaw-Howard Univ, Green/Yellow Line Center PlatformWalk: 5 min (0.3 mi)
Mt Vernon Sq/7Th St-Convention Center, Green/Yellow Line Center PlatformWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Columbia Heights, Green/Yellow Line Center PlatformWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 PlatformWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
LeadWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Union StationWalk: 38 min (1.9 mi)

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington NtlDrive: 12 min (6.3 mi)
Washington Dulles InternationalDrive: 46 min (29.0 mi)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood MarshallDrive: 47 min (31.3 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Howard UniversityDrive: 2 min (0.6 mi)
GeorgetownDrive: 2 min (1.2 mi)
Johns Hopkins SAISDrive: 4 min (1.7 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic SiteWalk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHSWalk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Meridian Hill ParkWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Marian Koshland Science MuseumWalk: 28 min (1.5 mi)
National Geographic MuseumWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)

Schools

Murch Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Center City PCS - Petworth
Grades PK-8
Charter
7
Out of 10
Shepherd Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
10
Out of 10
John Lewis Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
KIPP DC KEY Academy - PCS
Grades 5-8
Charter
4
Out of 10
School Without Walls High School
Grades 9-12
Public
9
Out of 10
Cleveland Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Cardozo Education Campus
Grades 6-12
Public
2
Out of 10
St. Augustine School
Grades 1-9
Private
NR
Out of 10
Emerson Preparatory School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Shaw Middle School @ Garnet-Patterson
Grades 6-8
Public
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

98

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

81

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

97

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Busy

65

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy