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Vela Apartments

1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$2,295 - $5,4001 - 2 1 - 2

Rent Specials

Apply by 6/30 for 1 month free. Move in by 7/15 for 2 months free.* *Restrictions apply.

Pricing and Floor Plans

1H

$2,475 - $2,935
1 Bed, 1 Bath
626 Sq. Ft.

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11 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0326
$2,530
626
Now
V-0324
$2,595
626
Now
V-0626
$2,650
626
Now

1G

$2,645 - $3,004
1 Bed, 1 Bath
619 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0917
$2,735
619
Now
V-1017
$2,745
619
8/2/25
V-0517
$2,645
619
9/16/25

1U

$2,880 - $3,025
1 Bed, 1 Bath
771 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-1032
771
Now
V-0232
$2,880
771
Now

Jr 1B

$2,295 - $2,538
1 Bed, 1 Bath
530 Sq. Ft.

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Rental Available

1R

$2,925 - $3,070
1 Bed, 1 Bath
755 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0235
$2,925
755
Now

1T

$2,795 - $3,056
1 Bed, 1 Bath
762 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0240
$2,795
762
8/6/25

Jr 1E

$2,450 - $2,743
1 Bed, 1 Bath
571 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 22
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0527
$2,450
571
8/22/25

1S

$2,950 - $3,227
1 Bed, 1 Bath
757 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 19
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0839
$2,950
757
9/19/25

2N

$4,485 - $4,710
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,215 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0228
$4,485
1,215
Now

2S

$4,910 - $5,400
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,324 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0219
$4,910
1,324
Now

2P

$4,775 - $5,216
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,298 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 10
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0312
$4,775
1,298
7/10/25

2B w/ Balcony

$4,360 - $4,763
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,068 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0703
$4,360
1,068
9/3/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12

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.

Cats Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $0
  • One Time Fee
    $0
  • Pet Deposit
    $0

Dogs Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $0
  • One Time Fee
    $0
  • Pet Deposit
    $0

Property Highlights

  • Coworking spaces
  • Front-loading washer and dryer*
  • Resident storage
  • LEED certified
  • Pet friendly
  • PV/ solar
  • Bike storage
  • Guest parking
  • Hardwood flooring*
  • Pedestrian friendly, curb-less entry points

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
  • Garages
  • Maintenance on site
  • Package Service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Waterfront

Map of Vela

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise90 / 100

Transit Score ®

Excellent Transit74 / 100

Bike Score ®

Biker's Paradise97 / 100

Transit

Subway
Anacostia
1 min Drive
Green Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail
Commuter Rail
L'enfant
5 min Drive
Virginia Railway Express
Commuter Rail
4
5 min Drive
Virginia Railway Express
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
12 min Drive
DCA
Airport
Washington Dulles International
50 min Drive
Washington Dulles International
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
47 min Drive
Baltimore-Washington International

Moving to Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Vela Apartments 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 a TransitScore of 74, Vela Apartments has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.5 miles. Transit options include Navy Yard-Ballpark, Green Line Center Platform and Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Vela Apartments 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 Apartments. 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 Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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High Road Primary Academy of Washington, DC

Grades 1-6

Private

3 rating

Van Ness Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

3 rating

Eagle Academy PCS - Capitol Riverfront

Grades PK-3

Charter

6 rating

Brent Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

3 rating

Jefferson Middle School Academy

Grades 6-8

Public

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High Road Primary School of Washington, DC

Grades 7-8

Private

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Waterfront Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

3 rating

Eastern High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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St. Albans School

Grades 4-12

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 Apartments

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 Apartments is an apartment community

Brookfield Properties

Contact

Property Address:
1300 Yards Pl SE,
Washington, DC 20003
Phone Number: (240) 414-8407
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 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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