Vela Apartments
1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
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$2,295 - $5,400 | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 Baths | 1 - 2 | 530 - 1,324 sq. ft. |
Pricing and Floor Plans
1H
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1G
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1U
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Jr 1B
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1R
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1T
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Jr 1E
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1S
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2N
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2S
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2P
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2B w/ Balcony
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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
Parking
- Garage--
- Other--
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
- *select apartments
- Balconies
- Spacious walk-in closets
- High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
- Water views*
- Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
- Destination Dispatch
- Floor-to-ceiling windows*
- Kitchen islands*
- Latch keyless apartment and building entry system
- Pet spa for your furry friends
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
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
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
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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.
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

Contact
Washington, DC 20003
- 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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