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1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
(240) 695-1619
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Vela

1300 Yards Pl SE
Washington, DC 20003
(240) 695-1619
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Student Housing
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $2,295–$5,224Rent Pricing
  • 530–1,298Square Feet

Rent Specials

Apply by 6/30 for 1 month free. Move in by 7/15 for 2 months free.* *Restrictions apply.

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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. This community is professionally managed by Brookfield Properties Multifamily LLC

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

Vela offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,295 and having 530–1,298 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    From $2,495

    Floorplan 1H

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,595Available NowV-0324626
    $2,530Available NowV-0326626
    $2,695Available NowV-0424626

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,495 - $3,085

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,530 - $2,975

    Unit V-0324 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,595

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,495 - $3,085

    Unit V-0326 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,530

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,495 - $3,085

    Unit V-0424 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,695

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,495 - $3,085

    From $2,735

    Floorplan 1G

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 619 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,735Available NowV-0917619
    $2,745 August 2, 2025V-1017619

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,735 - $3,033

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,735 - $3,033

    Unit V-0917 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,735

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,735 - $3,033

    Unit V-1017 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,745

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,735 - $3,033

    From $2,795

    Floorplan 1T

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,950Available NowV-0421762
    $2,990Available NowV-0821762
    $2,795 August 6, 2025V-0240762

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,795 - $3,301

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,795 - $3,301

    Unit V-0421 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,950

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,795 - $3,301

    Unit V-0821 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,990

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,795 - $3,301

    Unit V-0240 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,795

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,795 - $3,301

    From $2,880

    Floorplan 1U

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 771 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,890Available NowV-0332771
    $2,890Available NowV-0432771
    $2,985Available NowV-1032771

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,880 - $3,295

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,890 - $3,295

    Unit V-0332 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,890

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,880 - $3,295

    Unit V-0432 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,890

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,880 - $3,295

    Unit V-1032 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,985

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,880 - $3,295

    From $2,925

    Floorplan 1R

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,925Available NowV-0235755
    $2,975 July 8, 2025V-0836755

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,925 - $3,285

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,925 - $3,285

    Unit V-0235 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,925

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,925 - $3,285

    Unit V-0836 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,975

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,925 - $3,285

    From $4,580

    1AA w/ Terrace

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,580Available NowV-PHN1069

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Unit V-PHN Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $4,580

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,580 - $5,056

    From $2,450

    Jr 1E

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 571 sq ftAvailable Jun 30

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,530 June 30, 2025V-0927571
    $2,450 August 22, 2025V-0527571

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,791

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,450 - $2,791

    Unit V-0927 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,530

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,450 - $2,791

    Unit V-0527 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,450

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,450 - $2,791

    From $2,295

    Jr 1B

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Jul 6

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,295 July 6, 2025V-0623530

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Unit V-0623 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,295

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,295 - $2,558

    From $2,385

    Jr 1F

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ftAvailable Jul 26

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,385 July 26, 2025V-0708585

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Unit V-0708 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,385

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,385 - $2,657

  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $4,440

    Floorplan 2N

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1215 sq ftAvailable Now

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,440Available NowV-02281215

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Unit V-0228 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $4,440

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,440 - $4,904

    From $4,730

    Floorplan 2P

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1298 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Jul 10

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,730 July 10, 2025V-03121298

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Unit V-0312 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $4,730

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,730 - $5,224

    From $4,315

    2B w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1068 sq ftCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Sep 3

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,315 September 3, 2025V-07031068

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Island Kitchen
    • Kitchen

    Unit V-0703 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $4,315

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,315 - $4,762
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.

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Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 12
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Parking Fees & Info

Parking Other

  • Other

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Package Service

Community Features

  • Clubhouse

Outdoor Features

  • Waterfront
  • Courtyard
  • Yard

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Wi Fi

Kitchen Amenities

  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Floor To Ceiling Windows
  • Hardwood Floors
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1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

Hours and Contact Info

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Currently Closed
By Appointment
(240) 695-1619
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
Sunday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vela

Where is Vela located?

Vela is located at 1300 Yards Pl SE near the Navy Yard area of Washington, DC

What is the current rent range at Vela?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Vela currently range from $2,295 to $5,224

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Vela are
  • 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

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Vela is: Apply by 6/30 for 1 month free. Move in by 7/15 for 2 months free.* *Restrictions apply..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Luxury 4.0

    The Luxury rating shows you how this community's high end floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

    Rating Factors

    This 4.0-star Luxury rating is based on the following features:

    • Waterfront Community
    • Fitness Center
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Sauna
    • Balconies
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Maintenance on site
    • Package Service
    • Clubhouse
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Courtyard
    • Bicycle Storage
    • Hi Speed Internet/Wi-Fi
    • Island Kitchens
    • Kitchens
    • Yards
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  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Vela Apartments are 15.05% cheaper than the average apartment in the Navy Yard area, and 8.75% more expensive than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Navy Yard Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,295$3,024-$729-24.1%
    2 Bedroom$4,315$4,591-$276-6.0%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Washington

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,295$2,582-$287-11.1%
    2 Bedroom$4,315$3,356+$95928.6%

    Methodology: On 06/13/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 366 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Vela (Navy Yard), and 6326 other apartment communities in Washington using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 06/13/2025

  • Active Lifestyle 3.2

    From fitness centers to pools to putting greens, Active Lifestyle apartments feature local listings with the most amenities that support an always active lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star Active Lifestyle rating is based on the following features:

    • Waterfront Community
    • Bicycle Storage
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Fitness Center
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Sauna

  • Transit Friendly 3.4

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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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
3/10

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
3/10

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
3/10
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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-Blue Line
701 Pennsylvania Ave SE
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $925
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Washington Studio Apartments $2,113$900$10,000+
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,582$491$10,000+
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,356$880$10,000+
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,983$900$10,000+
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,240$600$10,000+
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,376$900$10,000+
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments $2,611$975$9,460

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