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- Studio–2 Bedrooms
- $2,006-$3,250 Pricing
- 521–1,096 Square Feet
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 the Shaw Neighborhood and 20001 Zip code of Washington, DC.
Unique Features and Amenities
- 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
Property Contact Info
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- (240) 221-5509
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Office Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am–2:00 pm |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
The Shay offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,006 and having 521–1,096 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Studio, 1 Bath, 521-572 sq ftAvailable Sep 7Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Photos View Details $2,061 September 7, 2026 W-302 521 $500 $2,006 September 14, 2026 E-216 525 $500 $2,012 October 2, 2026 E-520 572 $500 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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Model Price Range
- $2,006 - $2,762
Current Available Pricing
- $2,006 - $2,061
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $2,061
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- $500 deposit
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- $2,006 - $2,762
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $2,006
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- $500 deposit
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Model Price Range
- $2,006 - $2,762
Unit E-520 Gallery
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $2,012
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- $500 deposit
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Model Price Range
- $2,006 - $2,762
Apartment Model: StudioFrom $2,006Studio, 1 Bath, 521-572 sq ftAvailable September 7, 2026![]()
Studio - Floorplan Apartment Unit: W-302Apartment Model: Studio$2,061Studio, 1 Bath, 521 sq ftAvailable September 7, 2026![]()
Unit: W-302 - Image Apartment Unit: E-216Apartment Model: Studio$2,006Studio, 1 Bath, 525 sq ftAvailable September 14, 2026![]()
Unit: E-216 - Image Apartment Unit: E-520Apartment Model: Studio$2,012Studio, 1 Bath, 572 sq ftAvailable October 2, 2026![]()
Unit: E-520 - Image Affordable Studio IZ
Studio, 1 Bath, 673 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability Affordable Studio IZ 673 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: Affordable Studio IZCall For RatesStudio, 1 Bath, 673 sq ftUnavailable![]()
Affordable Studio IZ - Floorplan 1 Bedroom
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 551-759 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Photos View Details $2,458 Available Now W-231 737 $500 $2,532 Available Now W-432 740 $500 $2,274 September 12, 2026 W-608 551 $500 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,255 - $3,250
Current Available Pricing
- $2,274 - $2,532
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- $2,458
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- $500 deposit
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- $2,255 - $3,250
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- $2,532
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- $500 deposit
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Model Price Range
- $2,255 - $3,250
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Unit W-608 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,274
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- $500 deposit
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- $2,255 - $3,250
Apartment Model: One BedroomFrom $2,2551 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 551-759 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
One Bedroom - Floorplan Apartment Unit: W-231Apartment Model: One Bedroom$2,4581 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 737 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Unit: W-231 - Image Apartment Unit: W-432Apartment Model: One Bedroom$2,5321 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 740 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Unit: W-432 - Image Apartment Unit: W-608Apartment Model: 1 Bed, 1 bath$2,2741 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 551 sq ftAvailable September 12, 2026![]()
Unit: W-608 - Image Affordable 1 Bedroom IZ
1 Bed, 1 BathAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Call for Availability Affordable 1 Bedroom IZ Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
One Bedroom Den
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 996 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability One Bedroom Den 996 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: One Bedroom DenCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 996 sq ftUnavailable![]()
One Bedroom Den - Floorplan 2 Bedrooms
Affordable 2 Bedroom 1 Bath IZ
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Availability Date Unit Call for Availability Affordable 2 Bedroom 1 Bath IZ Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: Affordable 2 Bedroom 1 Bath IZCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 1 BathUnavailable![]()
Affordable 2 Bedroom 1 Bath IZ - Floorplan Two Bedroom One Bathroom
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 879 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability Two Bedroom One Bathroom 879 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: Two Bedroom One BathroomCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 879 sq ftUnavailable![]()
Two Bedroom One Bathroom - Floorplan Affordable 2 Bedroom 2 Bath IZ
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Availability Date Unit Call for Availability Affordable 2 Bedroom 2 Bath IZ Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: Affordable 2 Bedroom 2 Bath IZCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 BathUnavailable![]()
Affordable 2 Bedroom 2 Bath IZ - Floorplan Two Bedroom Two Bathroom
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1029 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 1029 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: Two Bedroom Two BathroomCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1029 sq ftUnavailable![]()
Two Bedroom Two Bathroom - Floorplan Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Den
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1096 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Den 1096 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: Two Bedroom Two Bathroom DenCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1096 sq ftUnavailable![]()
Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Den - Floorplan
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.
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Property Information
- 281 Units
- 6 Stories
- Built in 2015
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged Per Applicant.$50.00
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Cat
- Cat FeeiCharged Per Pet.$500.00
- Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$60.00/mo
- Dog
- Dog FeeiCharged Per Pet.$500.00
- Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$60.00/mo
Restrictions:
None
Restrictions:
Breed Restrictions Apply
Comments:
| Restrictions: Breed Restrictions Apply.
Parking Info and Fees
- Garage Parking
- Other
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.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- Package Service
- Pet Washing Station
- Property Manager On Site
Community Features
- Conference Rooms
- Lounge
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Roof Terrace
- Sundeck
- Controlled Access
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Pool
Interior Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Cable Ready
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Pantry
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Granite Countertops
Map
1924 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Transportation
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Getting Around
100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable
100 / 100 Exceptional public transit
90 / 100 Exceptionally bikeable
30 / 100 Somewhat car friendly
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100 / 100 Restaurants
100 / 100 Cafes
100 / 100 Nightlife
90 / 100 Shopping
100 / 100 Parks
0 / 100 Noise Level
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Shay
Where is The Shay located?
The Shay is located at 1924 8th St NW near the Shaw area of Washington, DC
What is the current rent range at The Shay?
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Shay currently range from $2,006 to $2,533
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for The Shay are
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Sunday 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Renters Reviews and Ratings
The Shay
May 23, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
I’ve truly enjoyed living at The Shay. The building is beautiful, well-maintained, and the overall atmosphere feels welcoming and comfortable. The amenities, cleanliness, and location have all made my experience here great.
I especially want to recognize Tommy for being outstanding. He is always professional, helpful, responsive, and genuinely cares about the residents. Every interaction with him has been positive, and he consistently goes above and beyond to make sure things are handled ...
smoothly.
Having someone like Tommy on the team makes a huge difference and adds a personal touch that makes The Shay feel like home. I highly recommend living here.
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Property Manager Responded
May 26, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review and for choosing to call The Shay home. We’re so glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the community, amenities, and overall atmosphere. Your kind words about Tommy truly mean a lot—he takes great pride in supporting our residents, and we’re lucky to have him on the team. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to make your experience a great one.
Nearby Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
1825 8th Street Northwest
Public School - Grades PK-5 (301 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
School Without Walls High School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
2130 G Street Northwest
Public School - Grades 9-12 (606 Students)
Located Nearby5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
Property Identified
Shepherd Elementary School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
7800 14th Street Northwest
Public School - Grades PK-5 (363 Students)
Located Nearby10 minute drive / 4.8 miles away
Property Identified
Murch Elementary School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
4810 36th Street Northwest
Public School - Grades PK-5 (636 Students)
Located Nearby7 minute drive / 3.6 miles away
Property Identified
John Lewis Elementary School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
1335 Farragut Street Northwest
Public School - Grades PK-5 (509 Students)
Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Shay.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away
Big Box and Retail
Macy's
1201 G St NW
4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away
Cvs/Pharmacy
128 Kennedy St NW
5 minute drive / 2.54 miles away
Aldi
901 17th St NE
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Trinity Washington University - Trinity Campus
125 Michigan Avenue Northeast
3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away
Groceries
Giant Food
1414 8th St NW
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
Whole Foods
1440 P St NW
3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away
Aldi
901 17th St NE
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away
Hospitals
Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Ave Nw
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away
Children's Hospital National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave, Nw
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street Nw
2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away
Military Bases
US Soldiers & Airmens Home
3 minute drive / 1.29 miles away
Naval Observatory
5 minute drive / 2.52 miles away
Marine Corps Barracks
6 minute drive / 3.07 miles away
Parks and Recreation
The Shay has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, National Mall, East Potomac Golf Course, East Potomac Park, and U.S. National Arboretum.
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
The Shay has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.
Transit Stations
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,993 | $685 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,452 | $769 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,544 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $956 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $1,220 | $10,000+ |
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