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The Shay


1924 8th St NW Washington, DC

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

521 - 1,214 Sq. Ft.

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Deal

1 Month Free Plus 1/2 Off Deposit on Select Units!*

*Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move-in by 11/30/26. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.

Studio • 1 Bath
$1,833 - $3,843
521 ft2
1 Available
W-302
$1,833+
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,833 - $3,843
525 ft2
1 Available
E-622
$1,833+
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,833 - $3,843
534 ft2
1 Available
E-602
$1,833+
Available Dec 20th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,029 - $4,112
682 ft2
1 Available
W-624
$2,029+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,029 - $4,112
557 ft2
3 Available
E-607
$2,029+
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E-616
$2,029+
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E-507
$2,029+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,029 - $4,112
551 ft2
3 Available
W-608
$2,029+
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W-416
$2,029+
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W-508
$2,029+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,029 - $4,112
590 ft2
2 Available
E-618
$2,029+
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E-418
$2,029+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,029 - $4,112
740 ft2
1 Available
W-236
$2,029+
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,353 - $5,476
1214 ft2
1 Available
W-222
$3,353+
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,353 - $5,476
1029 ft2
1 Available
W-330
$3,353+
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Where you'll live
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Amenities
In-unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Pool
Walk In Closets
Public Transportation
Controlled Access
Package Receiving
Roof Top Patio
Roof Top Access
Fire Pit
Bike Parking
Barbecue
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Stainless Steel Appliances
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Elevator
Dishwasher
Professional On-site Management
Bike Storage
Lounge
Sun Deck
24-hour Maintenance
Secured Entry
Cable-ready
Range / Oven
On-site Maintenance
Freezer
Floor-to-ceiling Windows
Cable Ready
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Cat:

Refundable pet deposit and monthly pet rent per unit apply. Amounts based on total pets in unit and rent on lease. Contact leasing team for details | Restrictions: None One time

Breed Restrictions:

No restrictions

Cat Fee:

$500.00 One time due at move-in

Cat Rent:

$60.00 Monthly due with rent

Dog:

Refundable pet deposit and monthly pet rent per unit apply. Amounts based on total pets in unit and rent on lease. Contact leasing team for details | Restrictions: None One time

Dog Fee:

$500.00 One time due at move-in

Dog Rent:

$60.00 Monthly due with rent

Parking
Covered Parking
Off-street Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

None

Security Deposit: $500.00
Property details
Description

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.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 245
Last Updated: Updated 3 hours ago
Contact Number: (202) 299-1245
Property manager information
Bernstein Management Corp.
Office Hours
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for The Shay by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$66,000
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$73,000
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$120,700
per year
Rent report

The Shay Rent vs. Washington Average

 The Shay      Washington Average
Studio
$1,833
$1,853
$0
$650
$1,300
$1,950
$2,600
1BR
$2,029
$2,323
$0
$800
$1,600
$2,400
$3,200
2BR
$3,353
$3,233
$0
$1,100
$2,200
$3,300
$4,400

The Shay is asking 1% less than the average studio apartment in Washington.

If you upsized to an average priced Washington 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 20% more per month.

The Shay provides 13% more square footage than the average Washington studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Shay
Studio $1,833 $3.50 $5,499
1BR $2,029 $3.40 $6,087
2BR $3,353 $3.00 $10,059
Washington Average
Studio $1,853 $4.00 $5,558
1BR $2,323 $3.40 $6,969
2BR $3,233 $3.30 $9,698
3BR $4,267 $3.40 $12,801
4BR $5,064 $2.90 $15,191

Availability in Washington

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 2,410 1BR units on the market in Washington. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
22% 47% 24% 6% 1%
Available Units in Washington
Studio 1,154
1BR 2,410
2BR 1,245
3BR 288
4BR 65
Location
Nearby Colleges
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 15 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 15 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 14 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 521 to 1,214 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $1,833 to $5,515. The Shay has studio units available starting at $1,833, 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,025, and 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,353.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 1924 8th St NW in Washington, DC. It's 1.0 miles northeast from the center of Washington.
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