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Vela
1300 Yards Pl SE
Washington, DC 20003
Washington, DC 20003
- 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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From $2,400
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,445 Available Now V-0211 626 $2,455 Available Now V-0309 626 $2,465 Available Now V-0409 626 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,400 - $3,137
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- $2,400 - $3,137
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- $2,400 - $3,137
Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1H - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0211Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0309Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0409Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplan 1G
From $2,605
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 619 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,615 Available Now V-0517 619 $2,635 Available Now V-0717 619 $2,605 October 17, 2025 V-0417 619 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,605 - $3,225
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- $2,605 - $3,225
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- $2,605 - $3,225
Apartment Model: 1G1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 619 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1G - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0517Apartment Model: 1G1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 619 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0717Apartment Model: 1G1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 619 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0417Apartment Model: 1G1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 619 sq ftAvailable October 17, 2025Floorplan 1P
From $2,865
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 743 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,865 Available Now V-0204 743 $2,945 Available Now V-0422 743 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,865 - $3,604
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- $2,865 - $3,604
Apartment Model: 1P1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 743 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1P - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0204Apartment Model: 1P1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 743 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0422Apartment Model: 1P1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 743 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplan 1R
From $2,900
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,935 Available Now V-0735 755 $2,915 Available Now V-0537 755 $2,990 October 15, 2025 V-0935 755 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,900 - $3,661
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- $2,900 - $3,661
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- $2,900 - $3,661
Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1R - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0735Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0537Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0935Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable October 15, 2025Floorplan 1S
From $2,910
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 757 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,920 Available Now V-0839 757 $2,910 November 28, 2025 V-0739 757 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,910 - $3,576
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- $2,910 - $3,576
Apartment Model: 1S1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 757 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1S - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0839Apartment Model: 1S1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 757 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0739Apartment Model: 1S1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 757 sq ftAvailable November 28, 2025Jr 1F
From $2,240
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ftAvailable Oct 13Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,240 October 13, 2025 V-0710 585 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,240 - $2,767
Apartment Model: Jr 1F1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 585 sq ftAvailable October 13, 2025![]()
Jr 1F - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0710Apartment Model: Jr 1F1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 585 sq ftAvailable October 13, 2025Floorplan 1T
From $2,740
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable Oct 29Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,750 October 29, 2025 V-0305 762 $2,775 October 29, 2025 V-0440 762 $2,740 December 23, 2025 V-0205 762 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,740 - $3,396
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- $2,740 - $3,396
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- $2,740 - $3,396
Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable October 29, 2025![]()
1T - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0305Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable October 29, 2025Apartment Unit: V-0440Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable October 29, 2025Apartment Unit: V-0205Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable December 23, 2025Jr 1A-C (Affordable Housing)
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 508 sq ftAvailability Details
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ftAvailability Details
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1J-C (Affordable Housing) 635 sq ft Jr 1K-C (Affordable Housing)
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ftAvailability Details
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 771 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1U 771 sq ft Floorplan 1V
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 795 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1V 795 sq ft 1W Den
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 834 sq ftAvailability Details
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 854 sq ftAvailability Details
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable PH 1X-R 1069 sq ft 1AA w/ Terrace
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1AA w/ Terrace 1069 sq ft 1AB Den w/ Terrace
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1154 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1AB Den w/ Terrace 1154 sq ft 1AC Den w/ Terrace
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1169 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1AC Den w/ Terrace 1169 sq ft TH 1V-R
1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 930 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable TH 1V-R 930 sq ft Floorplan 1Y
1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 930 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1Y 930 sq ft Floorplan 1Z
1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 962 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1Z 962 sq ft TH 1W-R
1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 962 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable TH 1W-R 962 sq ft 2 Bedrooms
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From $4,085
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ftAvailable NowCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $4,085 Available Now V-1029 1100 Model Rent and Fees
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- $4,085 - $4,998
Apartment Model: 2E2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
2E - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-1029Apartment Model: 2E2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplan 2L
From $4,535
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1182 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $4,535 Available Now V-0628 1182 $4,545 November 26, 2025 V-0728 1182 Model Rent and Fees
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- $4,535 - $5,586
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- $4,535 - $5,586
Apartment Model: 2L2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1182 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
2L - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0628Apartment Model: 2L2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1182 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0728Apartment Model: 2L2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1182 sq ftAvailable November 26, 2025Floorplan 2P
From $4,630
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1298 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $4,630 Available Now V-0312 1298 Model Rent and Fees
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- $4,630 - $5,667
Apartment Model: 2P2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1298 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
2P - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0312Apartment Model: 2P2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1298 sq ftAvailable Now2Y w/ Terrace
From $5,900
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1491 sq ftAvailable NowAvailability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $5,900 Available Now V-PHL 1491 Model Rent and Fees
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- $5,900 - $7,218
Apartment Unit: V-PHLApartment Model: 2Y w/ Terrace2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1491 sq ftAvailable Now2A-B
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1008 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2A-B 1008 sq ft 2B w/ Balcony
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1068 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2B w/ Balcony 1068 sq ft Floorplan 2C
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1073 sq ftAvailability Details
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1087-1090 sq ftAvailability Details
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1103 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2F-B 1103 sq ft Floorplan 2E
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2E 1139 sq ft 2H w/ Balcony
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ftAvailability Details
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2H w/ Balcony 1139 sq ft Floorplan 2K
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1146 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2K 1146 sq ft Floorplan 2H
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1184 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2H 1184 sq ft Floorplan 2N
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1215 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2N 1215 sq ft PH 2L-L
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1306 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable PH 2L-L 1306 sq ft PH 2L-R
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1306 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable PH 2L-R 1306 sq ft 2R w/ Balcony
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1310 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2R w/ Balcony 1310 sq ft Floorplan 2S
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2S 1324 sq ft 2T w/ Balcony
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2T w/ Balcony 1324 sq ft Floorplan 2U
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1326 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2U 1326 sq ft PH 2Q
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1424 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable PH 2Q 1424 sq ft PH 2T
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1563 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable PH 2T 1563 sq ft Floorplan 2AA
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1659 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2AA 1659 sq ft PH 2P
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1424 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable PH 2P 1424 sq ft Floorplan 2X
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1425 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 2X 1425 sq ft 3 Bedrooms
3A-C
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1189 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 3A-C 1189 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
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Fees and Policies
Pet Policy and Fees
Dogs
- Fees Not Specified
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Cats
- Fees Not Specified
| Restrictions: None
Parking Info and Fees
- Other
- Garage Parking
Features and Amenities
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
Map
1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Hours and Contact Info
Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm–5:00 pm |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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
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
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
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Vela.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
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
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
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
Shopping Centers
Vela has 5 shopping centers within 2.0 miles.
Transit Stations
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,965 | $744 | $6,821 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $506 | $9,999 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $611 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $712 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $961 | $9,930 |
| Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,963 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
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Apartment residents stay an average of 2.5 years in their apartment before moving.