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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

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

    Jr 1N-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0233702

    Jr 1A-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 508 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0316508

    1J-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 635 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now1J-C (Affordable Housing)635 sq ft

    Jr 1B

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0723530
    July 7, 2026V-0923530
    August 5, 2026V-0825530

    Jr 1L

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 665 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0932665
    July 22, 2026V-0632665
    August 6, 2026V-0832665

    Floorplan 1G

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 619 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0517619
    Available NowV-0217619
    June 28, 2026V-0617619

    Floorplan 1M

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0434702

    Floorplan 1P

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 743 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available NowV-0204743

    Floorplan 1S

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 757 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0839757
    Available NowV-0339757
    Available NowV-0639757

    Floorplan 1R

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0236755
    Available NowV-0237755

    1W Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 834 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0513834
    Available NowV-0613834
    July 7, 2026V-0213834

    1X Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 854 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-0214854
    Available NowV-0514854
    June 8, 2026V-0814854

    Floorplan 1V

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 795 sq ft
    Available Jun 19

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    June 19, 2026V-0504795
    July 20, 2026V-0604795
    August 6, 2026V-0704795

    Floorplan 1H

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 626 sq ft
    Available Jun 21

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    June 21, 2026V-0511626
    July 13, 2026V-0426626

    Jr 1F

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ft
    Available Jun 22

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    June 22, 2026V-0908585

    Floorplan 1T

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

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    July 7, 2026V-0621762

    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-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-C (Affordable Housing)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 585 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

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

    2H w/ Balcony

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    Available NowV-05021139
    July 6, 2026V-03021139

    Floorplan 2P

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1298 sq ft
    Available Jun 7

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    June 7, 2026V-04121298
    June 7, 2026V-06121298
    June 25, 2026V-05121298

    2D-C (Affordable Housing)

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1087 sq ft
    Available Jun 12
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    June 12, 2026V-02311087

    Floorplan 2E

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft
    Available Jun 17

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    June 17, 2026V-02291100

    Floorplan 2L

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1182 sq ft
    Available Jul 7

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    July 7, 2026V-08281182

    Floorplan 2N

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1215 sq ft
    Available Jul 13

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    July 13, 2026V-02281215

    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

    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

    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

    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 2S

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1324 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2S1324 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

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

Max of 1.

Cats
    Restrictions:

    None

    Comments: | Restrictions: None

    Dogs
      Restrictions:

      None

      Comments: | 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

      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

      Nearby Schools

      Van Ness Elementary School

      District Of Columbia Public Schools
      1150 5th Street Southeast
      Public School - Grades PK-5 (392 Students)
      In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
      4/10

      Eastern High School

      District Of Columbia Public Schools
      1700 East Capitol Street Southeast
      Public School - Grades 9-12 (866 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 (406 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

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      Rental Price Ranges in the Area

      BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
      Washington Studio Apartments $1,958$900$10,000+
      Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,434$749$10,000+
      Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,113$850$10,000+
      Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,539$900$10,000+
      Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,224$909$10,000+
      Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,217$950$10,000+
      Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments $4,502$1,196$10,000+

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