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
  • 508–1,659Square 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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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan 1H

    From $2,320

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 626 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,365Available NowV-0209626
    $2,365Available NowV-0211626
    $2,375Available NowV-0309626

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,320 - $4,391

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,320 - $4,391

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,320 - $4,391

    Floorplan 1G

    From $2,525

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 619 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,535Available NowV-0517619
    $2,555Available NowV-0717619
    $2,525Available NowV-0417619

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,525 - $4,197

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,525 - $4,197

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,525 - $4,197

    Floorplan 1M

    From $2,620

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,705Available NowV-0934702
    $2,620 January 24, 2026V-0434702
    $2,630 February 28, 2026V-0534702

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,620 - $4,443

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,620 - $4,443

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,620 - $4,443

    Floorplan 1T

    From $2,685

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,685Available NowV-0240762
    $2,695Available NowV-0440762
    $2,790 February 26, 2026V-0321762

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,685 - $4,585

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,685 - $4,585

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,685 - $4,585

    Floorplan 1P

    From $2,785

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 743 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,785Available NowV-0204743

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,785 - $4,577

    Floorplan 1S

    From $2,800

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 757 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,840Available NowV-0839757
    $2,830Available NowV-0739757
    $2,800Available NowV-0339757

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,800 - $4,667

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,800 - $4,667

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,800 - $4,667

    Floorplan 1R

    From $2,815

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,825Available NowV-0336755
    $2,835Available NowV-0537755
    $2,855Available NowV-0735755

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,815 - $4,779

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,815 - $4,779

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,815 - $4,779

    Jr 1E

    From $2,295

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 571 sq ft
    Available Jan 24
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,295 January 24, 2026V-0627571
    $2,315 February 7, 2026V-0827571

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,295 - $4,323

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,295 - $4,323

    1X Den

    From $3,650

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 854 sq ft
    Available Jan 26

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,650 January 26, 2026V-0214854
    $3,690 March 7, 2026V-0614854
    $3,680 March 9, 2026V-0514854

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,650 - $6,810

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,650 - $6,810

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,650 - $6,810

    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 1B-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1B-C (Affordable Housing)530 sq ft

    Jr 1C w/ Balcony

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1C w/ Balcony530 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

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1F585 sq ft

    Jr 1F

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1F585 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

    Jr 1L

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 665 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1L665 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

    1W Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 834 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1W Den834 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 2L

    From $4,435

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1182 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,435Available NowV-06281182

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $4,435 - $7,303

    Floorplan 2S

    From $4,995

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,995Available NowV-02191324

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $4,995 - $9,326

    Floorplan 2E

    From $3,880

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft
    Available Jan 23
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,975 January 23, 2026V-09291100
    $3,880 February 8, 2026V-07291100

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,880 - $6,526

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,880 - $6,526

    2A-B

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1008 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2A-B1008 sq ft

    2B w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1068 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2B w/ Balcony1068 sq ft

    Floorplan 2C

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1073 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2C1073 sq ft

    2D-C

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1087-1090 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2D-C1087-1090 sq ft

    2F-B

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1103 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2F-B1103 sq ft

    Floorplan 2E

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2E1139 sq ft

    2H w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2H w/ Balcony1139 sq ft

    2H w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2H w/ Balcony1139 sq ft

    Floorplan 2K

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1146 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2K1146 sq ft

    Floorplan 2H

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1184 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2H1184 sq ft

    Floorplan 2N

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1215 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2N1215 sq ft

    Floorplan 2P

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1298 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2P1298 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 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.

Property Information

  • 379 Units
  • 11 Stories
  • Built in 2023

Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

Dogs

  • Fees Not Specified
Restrictions:

| Restrictions: None

Cats

  • Fees Not Specified
Restrictions:

| Restrictions: None

Parking Info and Fees

Garage Parking
Other

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

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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

Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Van Ness Elementary School

District Of Columbia Public Schools
1150 5th Street Southeast
Public School - Grades PK-5 (372 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
5/10

Eastern High School

District Of Columbia Public Schools
1700 East Capitol Street Southeast
Public School - Grades 9-12 (865 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
2/10

Jefferson Middle School Academy

District Of Columbia Public Schools
801 7th Street Southwest
Public School - Grades 6-8 (386 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
4/10
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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

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Washington Studio Apartments $1,921$705$6,795
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,369$750$10,000+
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,066$909$10,000+
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,583$900$10,000+
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,159$901$9,790
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,548$950$10,000+
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments $2,431$1,290$7,418

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