MIT Secure Stay · 5521 Jay St NE · Washington, DC 20019
A private room, fully furnished — ready when you are.
Two rooms available now, plus a private suite opening soon — a screened, all-inclusive shared home in DC's Deanwood neighborhood, with three Metro stations within walking distance. Built for traveling nurses, contractors, relocators, and anyone landing in DC on a deadline.
✓ Screened housemates — everyone passes the same checks you will
Occupancy & Household
Layout
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom (shared)
Occupancy
Single occupancy per room — one tenant, one room, no exceptions
Shared spaces
Kitchen, living room — see "What's included" above
Household size
Up to 3 residents across the shared rooms
Living Room & Common Areas
Choose Your Room
Availability changes as leases turn over — what's shown below was accurate as of this page's last update, not guaranteed at this exact moment. Confirm current status when you reach out.
Rent
$925/mo
Available
Soon
Bathroom
Shared (1 bath / 3 bedrooms)
Bed size
Full-size bed + desk
Rent
$925/mo
Available
Now
Bathroom
Shared (1 bath / 3 bedrooms)
Bed size
Full-size bed + desk
Room description: Full-size bed, desk, and Smart TV are confirmed. Natural light, exact layout, and closet/storage size aren't documented yet.
Rent
$925/mo
Available
Now
Bathroom
Shared (1 bath / 3 bedrooms)
Bed size
Full-size bed + desk
Room description: Full-size bed, desk, and Smart TV are confirmed. Natural light, exact layout, and closet/storage size aren't documented yet.
Also at This Property: A Private Suite
Rent
$1,600/mo
Available
Soon
Bathroom
Private
Space Type
Private Suite
Location & Commute
Walk Score 38 · Transit Score 55
Three Metro stations within reach — Benning Road and Capitol Heights (Blue/Silver Line) plus Deanwood (Orange Line). Direct rides to the Pentagon, Navy Yard, Foggy Bottom, and Largo Town Center with zero or one transfer.
No smoking anywhere on the property — indoors or outdoors
Quiet hours: 11:00 PM–6:30 AM
Overnight guests require landlord permission in advance
No pets
No parties or events
Full house rules shared after your tour
Screening
Background, credit, and rental history check for every applicant — including current housemates.
Lease Terms
Lease length and notice period vary by property — some units are month-to-month, others are longer-term. Where month-to-month, 30 days' written notice is standard; longer leases require 60 days' written notice. Exact terms are confirmed in your lease agreement.
Payments
Rent collected via Zelle, RentRedi, or cash — paper checks not accepted.
Entry & Privacy
The landlord may enter common areas with 24 hours' notice. Your private room requires your consent to enter, except in an emergency.
Move-in Costs
Security Deposit
Equal to one month's rent
Due before move-in
First month's rent (or prorated amount, if applicable)
Who You'd Be Living With
Every housemate has gone through the same screening you will. We'll walk you through who you'd be living with — schedules, what they do, the general vibe of the house — during your tour call, rather than posting it here.
How to Apply
1
Pre-screenQuick form — move-in date, budget, length of stay.
2
TourIn person or virtual — see Room A, B, or C before you commit.
3
Apply & screenFormal application plus background, credit, and eviction check.
4
Sign & move inDigital lease, deposit collected, the room is yours.
Ready to see it for yourself?
Tours run in person or virtually — pick whatever's easier from where you are.
Walk Score® and Transit Score® are registered trademarks of Walk Score, sourced from walkscore.com. Commute times are estimates and vary by time of day. Questions? Email mitsecurestay@gmail.com.
