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  • Special offer

    Vela

    1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

    • Special offer! 2 Months Free!* Move in by 8/31/25, inquire for more details.

      Applies to select units

    • Limited Time: move in by 8/31 for 2 months free!
      Move in by 9/30 for 1 month free.*
      *Restrictions apply.
    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Detached garage
    In-unit laundry (W/D)

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    $2,280+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    530$2,2909/21/2025
    530$2,28010/3/2025
    $2,350+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    585$2,3509/21/2025
    3D tour
    $2,395+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    665$2,39510/7/2025
    3D tour
    $2,495+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    626$2,515Now
    626$2,525Now
    626$2,590Now
    3D tour
    $2,665+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    619$2,755Now
    619$2,765Now
    619$2,6659/16/2025

    What's special

    Clubhouse
    Get the party started
    This building features a clubhouse. Only 16% of buildings in Washington have this amenity.
    Warmth and comfortElevated amenitiesScandinavian designWide views
    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.
    District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 6 pm
    Sat:10 am - 5 pm
    Sun:12 pm - 5 pm

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    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Club House: Clubroom with entertaining spaces, seating areas t
    • Fitness Center: Fjord Fitness Center with premium wellness and hig
    Other
    • In Unit: Front-loading washer and dryer*
    • Swimming Pool: Rooftop pool deck with lap pool, poolside lounge c
    Outdoor common areas
    • Patio: Balconies
    Services & facilities
    • Bicycle Storage: Bike storage
    • On-Site Maintenance: 24-hour maintenance emergency services
    • Package Service: Package lockers
    • Storage Space
    View description
    • Water views*

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dryer: Front-loading washer and dryer*
    • Washer: Front-loading washer and dryer*
    Flooring
    • Hardwood: Hardwood flooring*
    Internet/Satellite
    • High-speed Internet Ready: High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
    Other
    • Patio Balcony: Balconies

    Policies

    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    Parking
    • Detached Garage: Garage Lot
    • Garage: Access-controlled garage parking and EV charging
    • Parking Lot: Other

    Special Features

    • *select Apartments
    • Coworking Spaces
    • Destination Dispatch
    • Floor-to-ceiling Windows*
    • Guest Parking
    • 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
    • Spacious Walk-in Closets

    Neighborhood: Navy Yard

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    90 / 100
    Very Walkable
    97 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Washington

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Washington, DC is $2,527.

    Average rent

    $2,527

    Month-over-month

    +$24

    Year-over-year

    -$73

    Available rentals

    4,105

    Washington, DC Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Vela?

    Vela has a walk score of 90, it's very walkable.

    What schools are assigned to Vela?

    The schools assigned to Vela include Van Ness Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School Academy, and Eastern High School.

    Does Vela have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, Vela has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.

    What neighborhood is Vela in?

    Vela is in the Navy Yard neighborhood in Washington, DC.

    Does Vela have virtual tours available?

    Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for Vela.