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Vela Apartments

1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Vela

1300 Yards Pl SE
Washington, DC 20003
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  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • 508–1,659 Square Feet

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.

Vela is located in the Navy Yard Neighborhood and 20003 Zip code of Washington, DC.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • *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*

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

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
Sunday11:00 am–5:00 pm

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • 1 Bedroom

    Jr 1B

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0923530

    Jr 1L

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 665 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0932665
    Available NowV-0632665
    August 6, 2026V-0832665

    Floorplan 1G

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 619 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0217619

    Floorplan 1H

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 626 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0426626

    Floorplan 1S

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 757 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0339757
    Available NowV-0239757
    September 1, 2026V-0539757

    1W Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 834 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0513834
    Available NowV-0213834

    Floorplan 1R

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ft
    Available Aug 6

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    August 6, 2026V-0437755
    September 8, 2026V-0315755

    Jr 1F

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ft
    Available Aug 20

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    August 20, 2026V-0708585

    Jr 1C w/ Balcony

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ft
    Available Sep 3
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    September 3, 2026V-1008530

    Jr 1E

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 571 sq ft
    Available Sep 6

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    September 6, 2026V-0527571

    Floorplan 1T

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ft
    Available Sep 7

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    September 7, 2026V-1040762

    Jr 1A-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 508 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1A-C (Affordable Housing)508 sq ft

    Jr 1C-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 535 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1C-C (Affordable Housing)535 sq ft

    Jr 1D-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 554 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1D-C (Affordable Housing)554 sq ft

    Jr 1F-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1F-C (Affordable Housing)585 sq ft

    1J-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 635 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1J-C (Affordable Housing)635 sq ft

    Jr 1K-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 656 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1K-C (Affordable Housing)656 sq ft

    Floorplan 1M

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1M702 sq ft

    Jr 1N-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1N-C (Affordable Housing)702 sq ft

    Floorplan 1P

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 743 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1P743 sq ft

    Floorplan 1U

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 771 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1U771 sq ft

    Floorplan 1V

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 795 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1V795 sq ft

    1X Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 854 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1X Den854 sq ft

    1AA w/ Terrace

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1AA w/ Terrace1069 sq ft

    PH 1X-R

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePH 1X-R1069 sq ft

    1AB Den w/ Terrace

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1154 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1AB Den w/ Terrace1154 sq ft

    1AC Den w/ Terrace

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1169 sq ft
     
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1AC Den w/ Terrace1169 sq ft

    Floorplan 1Y

    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 930 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1Y930 sq ft

    TH 1V-R

    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 930 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableTH 1V-R930 sq ft

    TH 1W-R

    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 962 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableTH 1W-R962 sq ft

    Floorplan 1Z

    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 962 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1Z962 sq ft
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  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan 2E

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-02291100

    2H w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-03021139

    Floorplan 2K

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1146 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-03201146

    Floorplan 2L

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1182 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-05281182
    Available NowV-08281182

    Floorplan 2P

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1298 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-04121298
    Available NowV-06121298
    Available NowV-05121298

    Floorplan 2N

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1215 sq ft
    Available Jul 31

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    July 31, 2026V-02281215

    2T w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ft
    Available Aug 7

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    August 7, 2026V-03191324

    2B w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1068 sq ft
    Available Aug 8

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    August 8, 2026V-08031068

    2A-B

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1008 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2A-B1008 sq ft

    Floorplan 2C

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1073 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2C1073 sq ft

    2D-C (Affordable Housing)

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1087 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2D-C (Affordable Housing)1087 sq ft

    2F-B

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1103 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2F-B1103 sq ft

    2H w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2H w/ Balcony1139 sq ft

    Floorplan 2E

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2E1139 sq ft

    Floorplan 2H

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1184 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2H1184 sq ft

    PH 2L-L

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1306 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePH 2L-L1306 sq ft

    PH 2L-R

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1306 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePH 2L-R1306 sq ft

    2R w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1310 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2R w/ Balcony1310 sq ft

    2T w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2T w/ Balcony1324 sq ft

    Floorplan 2U

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1326 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2U1326 sq ft

    PH 2Q

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1424 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePH 2Q1424 sq ft

    2Y w/ Terrace

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1491 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2Y w/ Terrace1491 sq ft

    PH 2T

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1563 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePH 2T1563 sq ft

    Floorplan 2AA

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1659 sq ft
     
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2AA1659 sq ft

    PH 2P

    2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1424 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePH 2P1424 sq ft

    Floorplan 2X

    2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1425 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2X1425 sq ft
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  • 3 Bedrooms

    3A-C

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1189 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable3A-C1189 sq ft
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.

Property Information

  • 379 Units
  • 11 Stories
  • Built in 2023

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Applicant.$50.00
Due at Move-In
Security DepositiMax of 1. Charged Per Unit.$500.00
Account Activation FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$15.00
Due at Move-Out
Move out Service FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$15.00

Utilities

Common Area GasiMax of 1. Allocated by Occupancy Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
ElectricityiMax of 1. Directly metered Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
WateriMax of 1. Based on Allocation (Submetered) Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Amenity Fee (1 Bdr)iMax of 1. Charged per unit.$550.00/yr
Amenity Fee (2 Bdr)iMax of 1. Charged per unit.$750.00/yr
Conservice Admin FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$4.00/mo
TrashiMax of 1. Allocated Per Unit Charged per unit.Varies/mo
Water Admin FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$8.00/mo
Thermal Admin FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$3.50/mo
ThermaliMax of 1. Based on Allocation (Submetered) Charged per unit.Varies/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Personal Add-Ons

Renter's Insurance ChargesiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$15.00/mo
Comments:

Max of 1.

Pet Fees

Cat
Non-Refundable Pet FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$500.00
Pet RentiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$65.00/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

Max of 1. | Restrictions: None.

Dog
Non-Refundable Pet FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$500.00
Pet RentiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$65.00/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

Max of 1. | Restrictions: None.

Parking Fees

Parking - Garage-UnreservediMax of 1. Charged Per Vehicle.$325.00/mo
Comments:

Max of 1.

Additional Parking Options

Garage Parking
Other

Storage Fees

StorageiMax of 1. Charged Per Rentable Item.$75.00/mo
Comments:

Max of 1.

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.

Features and Amenities

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets

Map

1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

Nearby Schools

Van Ness Elementary School

District Of Columbia Public Schools
1150 5th Street Southeast
Public School - Grades PK-5 (404 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
4/10

Eastern High School

District Of Columbia Public Schools
1700 East Capitol St. NE
Public School - Grades 9-12 (909 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
3/10

Jefferson Middle School Academy

District Of Columbia Public Schools
801 7th Street Southwest
Public School - Grades 6-8 (409 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Vela.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

International Spy Museum

800 F St. NW
4 minute drive / 2.25 miles away

Smithsonian American Art Museum

8th and F Streets, NW
4 minute drive / 2.26 miles away

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Safeway

415 14th St SE
3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

Autozone

2626 Naylor Rd SE
5 minute drive / 1.73 miles away

Aldi

901 17th St NE
5 minute drive / 2.48 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Georgetown Law - Georgetown University Law Center

600 New Jersey Avenue NW
4 minute drive / 2.04 miles away

Georgetown - Georgetown University Law Center

600 New Jersey Avenue NW
4 minute drive / 2.04 miles away

Georgetown Law - Georgetown School of Continuing Studies

640 Massachusetts Ave NW
5 minute drive / 2.47 miles away

Groceries

Safeway

415 14th St SE
3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

Lidl

2224 Town Center Dr SE
5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

Aldi

901 17th St NE
5 minute drive / 2.48 miles away

Hospitals

St. Elizabeth's Hospital

1100 Alabama Avenue, Se
5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

United Medical Center

1310 Southern Avenue Se
5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

George Washington University Hospital

900 23rd St Nw
7 minute drive / 3.45 miles away

Military Bases

Washington Navy Yard

1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Marine Corps Barracks

2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Fort McNair

2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

Parks and Recreation

East Potomac Golf Course

972 Ohio Drive
4 minute drive / 2.08 miles away

East Potomac Park

1090 Ohio Dr., SW
4 minute drive / 2.08 miles away

National Mall

900 Ohio Drive, SW
4 minute drive / 2.24 miles away

Vela has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including East Potomac Golf Course, East Potomac Park, National Mall, U.S. National Arboretum, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

Restaurants and Dining

Good Stuff Eatery

303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

The Capital Grille

601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away

Oceanaire Seafood Room

1201 F Street NW
5 minute drive / 2.43 miles away

Shopping Centers

Skyland Town Center

Alabama Ave SE
5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

Union Station

40-50 Massachusetts Ave NE
5 minute drive / 1.93 miles away

Alabama Plaza

2201 Alabama Ave SE
5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

Vela has 5 shopping centers within 2.0 miles.

Transit Stations

Navy Yard-Green Line

200 M St SE
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

Anacostia-Green Line

1101 Howard Road SE
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Eastern Market-Orange Line

701 Pennsylvania Ave SE
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Washington Studio Apartments $1,985$741$10,000+
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,449$750$10,000+
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,126$491$10,000+
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,625$950$10,000+
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,480$600$10,000+
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,626$950$10,000+
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments $2,265$1,220$8,100

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