Vela

1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Floor Plan Summary
Total Monthly Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$2,150 - $6,170	1 - 2 Beds	1 - 2	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	530 - 1,424 sq. ft.

Rent Specials

Move in by September 30th for one month free base rent. Apply within 48 hours of touring for an extra one month free base rent! Applies to 11+ month lease. Offer valid for new residents only. *Restrictions apply.

Pricing and Floor Plans

1R

$2,900 - $3,030

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 755 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 14

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0436

$2,935

755 Sq. Ft.

8/14/26

V-0518

$2,900

755 Sq. Ft.

9/7/26

V-0315

$2,960

755 Sq. Ft.

9/8/26

1S

$2,900 - $2,920

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 757 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0339

$2,910

757 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0239

$2,900

757 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0539

$2,920

757 Sq. Ft.

9/1/26

1T

$2,820 - $2,900

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 762 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 17

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0705

$2,820

762 Sq. Ft.

8/17/26

V-0840

$2,845

762 Sq. Ft.

9/6/26

V-1040

$2,900

762 Sq. Ft.

9/7/26

Jr 1L

$2,320 - $2,365

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 665 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0932

$2,365

665 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0832

$2,320

665 Sq. Ft.

Now

1W Den

$3,085 - $3,165

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 834 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0213

$3,085

834 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-1013

$3,165

834 Sq. Ft.

9/3/26

1H

$2,505 - $2,545

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 626 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 30

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0911

$2,545

626 Sq. Ft.

9/30/26

V-0307

$2,505

626 Sq. Ft.

10/3/26

Jr 1B

$2,150

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 530 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0825

$2,150

530 Sq. Ft.

Now

1G

$2,615

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 619 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0217

$2,615

619 Sq. Ft.

Now

Jr 1F

$2,285

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 585 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 20

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0708

$2,285

585 Sq. Ft.

8/20/26

Jr 1E

$2,430

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 571 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 12

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0927

$2,430

571 Sq. Ft.

9/12/26

1M

$2,750

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 702 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 12

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0634

$2,750

702 Sq. Ft.

9/12/26

1U

$2,985

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 771 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 19

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-1032

$2,985

771 Sq. Ft.

9/19/26

2T w/ Balcony

$4,840 - $5,105

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,324 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0919

$5,105

1,324 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0319

$4,840

1,324 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0519

$4,860

1,324 Sq. Ft.

10/5/26

2E

$3,850 - $3,860

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,100 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0229

$3,850

1,100 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0329

$3,860

1,100 Sq. Ft.

8/21/26

2P

$4,590 - $4,600

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,298 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0412

$4,590

1,298 Sq. Ft.

Now

V-0512

$4,600

1,298 Sq. Ft.

Now

2B w/ Balcony

$4,145 - $4,175

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,068 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 8

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0803

$4,175

1,068 Sq. Ft.

9/8/26

V-0503

$4,145

1,068 Sq. Ft.

9/22/26

2H w/ Balcony

$4,170

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,139 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0302

$4,170

1,139 Sq. Ft.

Now

2N

$4,290

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,215 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0228

$4,290

1,215 Sq. Ft.

Now

2L

$4,475

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,182 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-0528

$4,475

1,182 Sq. Ft.

Now

2V w/ Terrace

$6,170

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,424 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 7

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

V-PHH

$6,170

1,424 Sq. Ft.

9/7/26

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.

Utilities & Essentials

Common Area Gas
Varies / mo
Electricity
Varies / mo
Water
Varies / mo
HVAC
Varies / mo
Amenity Fee (1 Bdr)
$550 / yr

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee
$50

Due at Move-In

Security Deposit
$500

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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Destination Address

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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
Garages
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

Scores provided by

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Active74 / 100

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Transit

Subway

1 min Drive

Green Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail)

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Commuter Rail

8 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 proximity to The Yards, Union Station, and 1736 Marion Barry Ave SE. 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 4.3 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, Fort McNair and Anacostia Naval Station. The closest is Washington Navy Yard which is 1 mile 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

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