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

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 626 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0209626
    Available NowV-0211626
    Available NowV-0309626

    Floorplan 1G

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 619 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0517619
    Available NowV-0417619

    Floorplan 1M

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0934702
    Available NowV-0434702
    February 28, 2026V-0534702

    Floorplan 1T

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0240762
    February 26, 2026V-0321762

    Floorplan 1R

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0735755
    Available NowV-0537755
    Available NowV-0336755

    Floorplan 1S

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 757 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0839757
    Available NowV-0739757
    Available NowV-0339757

    1W Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 834 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0513834

    1X Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 854 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0214854
    March 7, 2026V-0714854
    March 9, 2026V-0514854

    Floorplan 1V

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 795 sq ft
    Available Feb 28

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    February 28, 2026V-0404795

    Floorplan 1P

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 743 sq ft
    Available May 5

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    May 5, 2026V-0822743

    Jr 1F

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ft
    Available May 25

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    May 25, 2026V-0506585

    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 1E

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 571 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableJr 1E571 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

    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 2S

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-02191324

    2T w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ft
    Available Apr 13

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    April 13, 2026V-10191324
    April 27, 2026V-07191324

    Floorplan 2E

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft
    Available Apr 29
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    April 29, 2026V-06291100

    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

    2J w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2J 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 2L

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1182 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2L1182 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

    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
Due at Move-In
Security DepositiMax of 1. Charged Per Unit.$500
Account Activation FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$15
Water Setup FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$16.95
Due at Move-Out
Move out Service FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$15
Water Final Bill FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$16.95

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
Water Admin FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$8/mo
TrashiMax of 1. Allocated Per Unit Charged per unit.Varies/mo
Conservice Admin FeeiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$4/mo
Amenity Fee (1 Bdr)iMax of 1. Charged per unit.$550/yr
Amenity Fee (2 Bdr)iMax of 1. Charged per unit.$750/yr

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

Renter's Insurance ChargesiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$15/mo
Comments:

Max of 1.

Pet Fees

Non-Refundable Pet FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$500
Pet RentiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$65/mo
Comments:

Max of 1.

Cats

    Restrictions:

    Comments: | Restrictions: None

    Dogs

      Restrictions:

      Comments: | Restrictions: None

      Parking Fees

      Parking - Garage-UnreservediMax of 1. Charged Per Vehicle.$325/mo
      Comments:

      Max of 1.

      Additional Parking Options

      Garage Parking
      Other

      Storage Fees

      StorageiMax of 1. Charged Per Rentable Item.$75/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

      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

      5.0
      0 Renters Reviews
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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 $1,933$720$6,910
      Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,393$737$10,000+
      Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,100$491$10,000+
      Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,655$900$10,000+
      Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,171$889$10,000+
      Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,574$950$10,000+
      Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments $3,273$1,182$10,000+

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