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Vela

1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

$1,549 - $8,749
Total price
1 - 2
Beds
1 - 2
Baths
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Special offer! Apply within 48 hours of touring for 1.5 months free base rent! Move in by June 30th for an extra 1 month free base rent. Applies to 1q+ month lease. Offer valid for new residents only. *Restrictions apply.

Highlights

  • Apartment Building
  • Cats and dogs allowed
  • In-unit washer / dryer
  • Lot, garage, detached garage
  • Patio
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Updated 51 minutes ago

Apartment floor plans

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Matches1 Bed2 Beds
1 bed
1 bath530 sqft
Total price / mo
Available
Unit
$1,549
Now
V-0210
1 bed
1 bath585 sqft
Total price / mo
Available
Unit
$1,549
6/6/2026
V-0408
1 bed
1 bath635 sqft
Total price / mo
Available
Unit
$1,549
6/7/2026
V-0301
1 bed
1 bath702 sqft
Total price / mo
Available
Unit
$1,549
Now
V-0233

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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.

Apartment amenities

Property amenities
  • *select apartments
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Club House
  • Coworking spaces
  • Destination Dispatch
  • Detached Garage
  • Dryer
  • Fitness Center
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows*
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage
  • Guest parking
  • High-speed Internet Ready
  • Kitchen islands*
  • LEED certified
  • Latch keyless apartment and building entry system
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
  • PV/ solar
  • Package Service
  • Parking Lot
  • Patio
  • Patio Balcony
  • Pedestrian friendly, curb-less entry points
  • Pet friendly
  • Pet spa for your furry friends
  • Spacious walk-in closets
  • Storage Space
  • Swimming Pool
  • View Type: Water views*
  • Washer

Pet policy

Cats allowed
  • $500 one time fee
  • $65 monthly pet fee
  • Cat
Dogs allowed
  • $500 one time fee
  • $65 monthly pet fee
  • Dog

Office hours at Vela

Sunday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions

How many apartment units are available and what are their rents?

  • There are 37 one-bedroom apartments available starting at $1,549
  • There are 11 two-bedroom apartments available starting at $3,932

What is the apartment building's pet policy?

There are cats and dogs allowed at Vela. Please contact the property manager for up to date pet policy and fee information.

Is there laundry in the building?

This building offers in unit laundry.

Does the building offer parking?

Yes, Vela provides parking.

What Washington neighborhood is Vela in?

Your new apartment would be located in the Navy Yard neighborhood.

What school district is this building in?

Vela is within the District Of Columbia Public Schools. Check out the additional Nearby Schools for more boundary details.

When was this listing last updated?

The property manager updated this rental listing 51 minutes, 56 seconds ago.