Upscale Furnished Apartments Open in Shaw Neighborhood

WASHINGTON, DC — A new apartment complex in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood allows residents to rent an apartment for as little as 30 days or for as long as a year.

The apartment complex, Whyle, is located in the U Street Corridor at 900 W Street. Method Co., a real estate management and design company, and JBG Smith partnered on the development of the apartment complex.

Whyle is the first location of a newly launched brand developed by Method Co. that aims to provide an alternative to traditional furnished rental units. “Whyle is reimagining the way that people view and experience furnished rental apartments,” Randall Cook, CEO and co-founder of Method Co., said in a statement.

The company picked D.C. as its first location to launch because “it’s a city that attracts people from all over the world for varying lengths of time,” Cook said.

In the past, short-term residents only had two housing options: lease at a rental building or book short-term accommodations that might not feel so welcoming.

“We are filling a need in the market for high-design residences, customized to feel like home, that offer flexibility for different stay lengths with as little as a 30-day commitment,” he said.

Whyle features two towers developed by JBG Smith. The towers have 95 one- and two-bedroom apartments that range from 573 square feet to 1,077 square feet.

Every apartment comes with a full-sized kitchen, smart TV and Bosch washer and dryers. Residents also have access to a rooftop lounge and pool and a fitness center. Additional services include housekeeping, onsite parking and a bike share program.

The public can schedule a tour of Whyle by visiting www.whyle.com or calling 202-932-8000.