Vela Apartments

1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

Last Updated: Today

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$2,180 - $7,036	1 - 2 Beds	1 - 2	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	530 - 1,491 sq. ft.

Rent Specials

One-Bedrooms: Move in by 10/15 for 2 months free!* All Apartments: move in by 10/31 for 1 month free.* Ask about extra savings. *Restrictions apply.

Pricing and Floor Plans

1H

$2,400 - $3,026

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 626 Sq. Ft.

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11 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0326

$2,400

626 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0626

$2,420

626 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0424

$2,465

626 Sq. Ft.

Now

1R

$2,900 - $3,540

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 755 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 6

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0537

$2,915

755 Sq. Ft.

10/6/25

V-0815

$2,980

755 Sq. Ft.

10/10/25

V-0518

$2,900

755 Sq. Ft.

11/1/25

Jr 1F

$2,240 - $2,801

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 585 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0906

$2,280

585 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0710

$2,240

585 Sq. Ft.

10/13/25

1G

$2,615 - $3,132

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 619 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0517

$2,615

619 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0717

$2,635

619 Sq. Ft.

10/11/25

1S

$2,910 - $3,469

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 757 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0839

$2,920

757 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0739

$2,910

757 Sq. Ft.

11/28/25

1P

$2,865 - $3,499

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 743 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0422

$2,945

743 Sq. Ft.

10/7/25

V-0204

$2,865

743 Sq. Ft.

10/10/25

1T

$2,760 - $3,297

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 762 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 29

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0440

$2,775

762 Sq. Ft.

10/29/25

1V

$3,110 - $3,665

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 795 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0804

$3,110

795 Sq. Ft.

Now

Jr 1B

$2,180 - $2,689

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 530 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 3

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0723

$2,180

530 Sq. Ft.

10/3/25

1W Den

$3,300 - $3,935

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 834 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 11

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0713

$3,300

834 Sq. Ft.

10/11/25

2E

$4,085 - $4,858

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,100 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-1029

$4,085

1,100 Sq. Ft.

Now

2P

$4,630 - $5,504

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,298 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0312

$4,630

1,298 Sq. Ft.

Now

2L

$4,535 - $5,408

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,182 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0628

$4,535

1,182 Sq. Ft.

10/7/25

2Y w/ Terrace

$5,900 - $7,036

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,491 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-PHL

$5,900

1,491 Sq. Ft.

10/7/25

* 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

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

Fee Not Specified

Comments

| Restrictions: None

Dogs Allowed

Fee Not Specified

Comments

| Restrictions: None

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
Destination Dispatch
Floor-to-ceiling windows*
Kitchen islands*
Latch keyless apartment and building entry system
Pet spa for your furry friends
*select apartments
Balconies
Spacious walk-in closets
High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
Water views*
Outdoor courtyard within the lobby

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

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

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

12 min Drive

Airport

Washington Dulles International

50 min Drive

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

47 min Drive

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 4.3 miles. Transit options include Navy Yard and Capitol South.

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

High Road Primary Academy of Washington, DC

Grades 1-6

Private

Van Ness Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Eagle Academy PCS - Capitol Riverfront

Grades PK-3

Charter

Brent Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Jefferson Middle School Academy

Grades 6-8

Public

High Road Primary School of Washington, DC

Grades 7-8

Private

Waterfront Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

Eastern High School

Grades 9-12

Public

St. Albans School

Grades 4-12

Private

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.

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

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