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    Vela

    1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

    • Special offer! One Month Free!* Move in 9/1/25 through 9/30/25, inquire for more details.

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    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Detached garage
    In-unit laundry (W/D)

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,180-2,190
    530 sqft

    1 unit avail. Sep 21 | 1 unit avail. Oct 3

    Price: $2,180Available: Available Oct 3 2025Unit: Unit V-0723
    Price: $2,190Available: Available Sep 21 2025Unit: Unit V-0823
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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,295
    665 sqft

    1 unit available Oct 7

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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,390-2,615
    626 sqft

    10 units avail. now | 1 avail. Sep 6

    Price: $2,390Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0226
    Price: $2,445Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0211
    Price: $2,465Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0324
    Price: $2,465Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0409
    Price: $2,470Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0626
    Price: $2,515Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0424
    Price: $2,525Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0524
    Price: $2,525Available: Available Sep 6 2025Unit: Unit V-1009
    Price: $2,535Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0624
    Price: $2,545Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0724
    Price: $2,615Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-1024
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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,615-2,715
    619 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 2 avail. Sep 16-Oct 8

    Price: $2,615Available: Available Sep 16 2025Unit: Unit V-0517
    Price: $2,635Available: Available Oct 8 2025Unit: Unit V-0717
    Price: $2,715Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-1017
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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,760-3,010
    762 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 3 avail. Sep 29-Oct 29

    Price: $2,760Available: Available Sep 29 2025Unit: Unit V-0405
    Price: $2,765Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0240
    Price: $2,775Available: Available Oct 29 2025Unit: Unit V-0440
    Price: $3,010Available: Available Oct 7 2025Unit: Unit V-0921
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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,865-2,945
    743 sqft

    2 units available Oct 7

    Price: $2,865Available: Available Oct 7 2025Unit: Unit V-0204
    Price: $2,945Available: Available Oct 7 2025Unit: Unit V-0422
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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,905-2,990
    755 sqft

    4 units available Sep 6-Oct 6

    Price: $2,905Available: Available Sep 7 2025Unit: Unit V-0436
    Price: $2,915Available: Available Oct 6 2025Unit: Unit V-0537
    Price: $2,935Available: Available Oct 3 2025Unit: Unit V-0736
    Price: $2,990Available: Available Sep 6 2025Unit: Unit V-0935
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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,920
    757 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 19

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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,110
    795 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 20

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    2 bd, 2 ba
    $4,085
    1,100 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 13

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    2 bd, 2 ba
    $4,535
    1,182 sqft

    1 unit available Oct 7

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    2 bd, 2 ba
    $4,630
    1,298 sqft

    1 unit available now

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    2 bd, 2.5 ba
    $4,670
    1,425 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 26

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    What's special

    Clubhouse
    Get the party started
    This building features a clubhouse. Only 15% 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.

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    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

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    Nearby schools in Washington

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    Frequently asked questions

    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.