
Vela
1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
| Bedrooms | Bathrooms | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,549 - $7,883 | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 Baths | 1 - 2 | 530 - 1,324 sq. ft. |
Pricing and Floor Plans
1R
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Jr 1B
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1G
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1T
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1S
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1W Den
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1X Den
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Jr 1L
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1V
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Jr 1B-C (Affordable Housing)
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Jr 1N-C (Affordable Housing)
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Jr 1E
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1M
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1P
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Jr 1F-C (Affordable Housing)
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1J-C (Affordable Housing)
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1H
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2P
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2H w/ Balcony
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2S
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2E
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2L
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2N
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2C
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Details
Property Information
- Built in 2023
- 379 units / 11 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
- Common Area GasVaries / mo
- ElectricityVaries / mo
- WaterVaries / mo
- Amenity Fee (1 Bdr)$550 / yr
- Amenity Fee (2 Bdr)$750 / yr
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee$50
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit$500
- Account Activation Fee$15
Due at Move-Out
- Move out Service Fee$15
Other Parking Fees
- Parking - Garage-Unreserved$325 / mo
Comments
Max of 1
Additional Parking Options
- Other
Other Pets
- Non-Refundable Pet Fee$500
- Pet Rent$65 / mo
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
| Restrictions: None
- Storage$75 / mo
Personalized Add-Ons
- Renter's Insurance Charges$15 / mo
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.
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Property Highlights
- *select apartments
- Balconies
- Bike storage
- Coworking spaces
- Destination Dispatch
- Floor-to-ceiling windows*
- Front-loading washer and dryer*
- Guest parking
- Hardwood flooring*
- High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
- Kitchen islands*
- Latch keyless apartment and building entry system
- LEED certified
- Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
- Pedestrian friendly, curb-less entry points
- Pet friendly
- Pet spa for your furry friends
- PV/ solar
- Resident storage
- Spacious walk-in closets
- Water views*
Apartment Features
- Balcony
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Hardwood Floors
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Walk-In Closets
- Wi-Fi
- Yard
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Clubhouse
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Maintenance on site
- Package Service
- Pool
- Spa
- Waterfront
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable100 / 100
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Moving to Navy Yard, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Vela proximity to The Yards and Union Station. The Yards is 0.3 miles away, and Union Station is within a 32 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Navy Yard is exceptional public transit. Within 8.1 miles of Vela, you’ll find Navy Yard, Capitol South, and Waterfront-Seu.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Vela are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Anacostia Park, U.S. Botanic Garden, and Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.
Airports
Living in Navy Yard provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 11 minutes from Vela. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 29.9 miles away.
Military Bases
There are 3 military bases near Washington, DC including Washington Navy Yard, Marine Corps Barracks and Fort McNair. The closest is Marine Corps Barracks which is 0.9 miles away from Vela.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
High Road Primary Academy of Washington, DC
Grades K-5
Private
Van Ness Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Eagle Academy PCS - Capitol Riverfront
Grades PK-5
Public
Brent Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Grades 6-8
Public
High Road Primary School of Washington, DC
Grades 6-8
Private
Waterfront Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Eastern High School
Grades 9-12
Public
St. Albans School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 4 min (1.9 mi)
Georgetown
Drive: 4 min (1.9 mi)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 5 min (2.6 mi)
Georgetown
Drive: 5 min (2.6 mi)
About Vela
The Yards most anticipated contemporary residential building has arrived at the waterfront. All great things begin in light. Vela's Scandinavian design and elevated amenities bring calm, balance, and well-being into the place you can call home.... Embracing lightness, beauty, and simplicity, this little peace of home embodies the vital qualities of warmth and comfort with wide views of possibility that reach in every direction.
Now leasing one- and two- bedroom apartments, penthouses, and townhomes.
The Yards most anticipated contemporary residential building has arrived at the waterfront. All great things begin in light. Vela's Scandinavian design and elevated amenities bring calm, balance, and well-being into the place you can call home. Embracing lightness, beauty, and simplicity, this little peace of home embodies the vital qualities of warmth and comfort with wide views of possibility that reach in every direction.
Now leasing one- and two- bedroom apartments, penthouses, and townhomes.
Vela is an apartment community in Washington, DC
Contact
Washington, DC 20003
- Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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