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Vela Apartments

1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,379 - $6,1911 - 2 1 - 2

Rent Specials

Apply by April 19th for 1 month free. Move in by May 31st for 2 months free.* Affordable Housing Program: move in by May 31st for 1 month free.* *Restrictions apply.

Pricing and Floor Plans

1H

$2,475 - $3,143
1 Bed, 1 Bath
626 Sq. Ft.

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20 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0226
$2,550
626
Now
V-0207
$2,475
626
Now
V-0709
$2,555
626
Now

Jr 1B-C (Affordable Housing)

$1,379 - $1,540
1 Bed, 1 Bath
530 Sq. Ft.

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11 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0325
$1,379
530
Now
V-0423
$1,379
530
Now
V-0425
$1,379
530
Now

Jr 1A-C (Affordable Housing)

$1,379 - $1,540
1 Bed, 1 Bath
508 Sq. Ft.

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9 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0316
$1,379
508
Now
V-0416
$1,379
508
Now
V-0516
$1,379
508
Now

Jr 1D-C (Affordable Housing)

$1,379 - $1,540
1 Bed, 1 Bath
554 Sq. Ft.

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6 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0230
$1,379
554
Now
V-0330
$1,379
554
Now
V-0530
$1,379
554
Now

Jr 1F-C (Affordable Housing)

$1,379 - $1,540
1 Bed, 1 Bath
585 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0308
$1,379
585
Now
V-0410
$1,379
585
Now
V-0508
$1,379
585
Now

1M

$2,650 - $3,054
1 Bed, 1 Bath
702 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0934
$2,735
702
Now
V-0334
$2,650
702
Now
V-1034
$2,745
702
Now

1T

$2,725 - $3,190
1 Bed, 1 Bath
762 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0340
$2,725
762
Now
V-0221
$2,810
762
Now
V-0421
$2,870
762
4/21/25

1U

$2,800 - $3,127
1 Bed, 1 Bath
771 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0232
$2,800
771
Now
V-0332
$2,810
771
Now
V-0432
$2,810
771
Now

1R

$2,845 - $3,259
1 Bed, 1 Bath
755 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0237
$2,845
755
Now
V-0235
$2,845
755
Now
V-1036
$2,950
755
6/7/25

Jr 1K-C (Affordable Housing)

$1,379 - $1,540
1 Bed, 1 Bath
656 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0938
$1,379
656
Now
V-0238
$1,379
656
Now

Jr 1L

$2,460 - $2,917
1 Bed, 1 Bath
665 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0932
$2,525
665
Now
V-0632
$2,460
665
6/5/25

1AA w/ Terrace

$4,500 - $5,004
1 Bed, 1 Bath
1,069 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-PHJ
$4,500
1,069
Now
V-PHN
$4,500
1,069
Now

Jr 1C-C (Affordable Housing)

$1,379 - $1,540
1 Bed, 1 Bath
535 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0227
$1,379
535
Now

1S

$2,820 - $3,138
1 Bed, 1 Bath
757 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0239
$2,820
757
Now

1P

$2,835 - $3,154
1 Bed, 1 Bath
743 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0222
$2,835
743
Now

1W Den

$3,290 - $3,805
1 Bed, 1 Bath
834 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0613
$3,290
834
Now

1AB Den w/ Terrace

$4,930 - $5,703
1 Bed, 1 Bath
1,154 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-PHK
$4,930
1,154
Now

1AC Den w/ Terrace

$5,355 - $6,191
1 Bed, 1 Bath
1,169 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-PHB
$5,355
1,169
Now

Jr 1F

$2,455 - $2,838
1 Bed, 1 Bath
585 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0806
$2,455
585
4/15/25

1G

$2,655 - $2,954
1 Bed, 1 Bath
619 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 25
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0917
$2,655
619
4/25/25

Jr 1B

$2,435 - $2,686
1 Bed, 1 Bath
530 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 27
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-1023
$2,435
530
6/27/25

2E

$3,995 - $4,620
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,100 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
V-0529
$3,995
1,100
Now
* 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

  • Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
  • High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
  • Water views*
  • *select apartments
  • Balconies
  • Spacious walk-in closets
  • LEED certified
  • Pet friendly
  • PV/ solar
  • Destination Dispatch

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

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Georgetown LawDrive: 4 min (1.9 mi)
GeorgetownDrive: 4 min (1.9 mi)
Georgetown LawDrive: 5 min (2.6 mi)
GeorgetownDrive: 5 min (2.6 mi)
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Area Scores

Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90
Out of 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
72
Out of 100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
97
Out of 100
Active
Soundscore™
72
Out of 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
Union Station
8 min Drive
Brunswick Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Camden Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Penn Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Red Line - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Trains (The MARC)
Maryland_Area_Rail_Commuter_(MARC)
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 72, Vela Apartments has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 8.1 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.

Schools

High Road Primary Academy of Washington, DC
Grades 1-6
Private
NR
Out of 10
Brent Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Eagle Academy PCS - Capitol Riverfront
Grades PK-3
Charter
3
Out of 10
Van Ness Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
High Road Primary School of Washington, DC
Grades 7-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Grades 6-8
Public
3
Out of 10
Waterfront Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Eastern High School
Grades 9-12
Public
3
Out of 10
St. Albans School
Grades 4-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

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

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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