1 bd, 1 ba
$2,280-2,290
530 sqft
1 unit avail. Sep 21 | 1 unit avail. Oct 3
Price: $2,280Available: Available Oct 3 2025Unit: Unit V-0723
Price: $2,290Available: Available Sep 21 2025Unit: Unit V-0823
Special offer
Special offer
Vela
1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Special offer! 2 Month Free!* Move in by 8/15/25, inquire for more details.
Applies to select units
- Limited Time: move in by 8/15 for 2 months free!*
Apply within 48 hours of tour for a waived amenity fee.*
*Restrictions apply.
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Detached garage
In-unit dryer
What’s available
Price may not include required fees and charges.
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,350-2,375
585 sqft
1 unit avail. now | 1 avail. Sep 21
Price: $2,350Available: Available Sep 21 2025Unit: Unit V-0810
Price: $2,375Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0610
Special offer
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,385-2,395
665 sqft
1 unit avail. Aug 24 | 1 unit avail. Oct 7
Price: $2,385Available: Available Aug 24 2025Unit: Unit V-0732
Price: $2,395Available: Available Oct 7 2025Unit: Unit V-0832
3D TourSpecial offer
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,495-2,740
626 sqft
10 units avail. now | 1 avail. Sep 6
Price: $2,495Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0211
Price: $2,515Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0226
Price: $2,515Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0409
Price: $2,575Available: Available Sep 6 2025Unit: Unit V-1009
Price: $2,590Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0324
Price: $2,595Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0626
Price: $2,640Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0424
Price: $2,650Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0524
Price: $2,660Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0624
Price: $2,670Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0724
Price: $2,740Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-1024
3D TourSpecial offer
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,665-2,765
619 sqft
2 units avail. now | 1 avail. Sep 16
Price: $2,665Available: Available Sep 16 2025Unit: Unit V-0517
Price: $2,755Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-0917
Price: $2,765Available: Available NowUnit: Unit V-1017
3D TourSpecial offer
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,810-3,060
762 sqft
3 units available Aug 12-Oct 7
Price: $2,810Available: Available Sep 29 2025Unit: Unit V-0405
Price: $2,815Available: Available Aug 12 2025Unit: Unit V-0240
Price: $3,060Available: Available Oct 7 2025Unit: Unit V-0921
3D TourSpecial offer
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,940-2,970
757 sqft
1 unit avail. Aug 21 | 1 unit avail. Sep 19
Price: $2,940Available: Available Aug 21 2025Unit: Unit V-0539
Price: $2,970Available: Available Sep 19 2025Unit: Unit V-0839
3D TourSpecial offer
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,955-3,040
755 sqft
6 units available Aug 12-Oct 6
Price: $2,955Available: Available Sep 7 2025Unit: Unit V-0436
Price: $2,965Available: Available Oct 6 2025Unit: Unit V-0537
Price: $2,980Available: Available Aug 23 2025Unit: Unit V-0315
Price: $2,985Available: Available Oct 3 2025Unit: Unit V-0736
Price: $2,985Available: Available Aug 12 2025Unit: Unit V-0735
Price: $3,040Available: Available Sep 6 2025Unit: Unit V-0935
3D TourSpecial offer
2 bd, 2 ba
$4,350
1,139 sqft
1 unit available Aug 15
3D TourSpecial offer
2 bd, 2 ba
$4,750
1,298 sqft
1 unit available now
Special offer
2 bd, 2.5 ba
$4,790
1,425 sqft
1 unit available Sep 26
Special offer
2 bd, 2 ba
$5,380
1,326 sqft
1 unit available Sep 9
Special offer
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
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Sat: | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Sun: | 12 pm - 5 pm |
Property map
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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
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Washington
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Van Ness Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Jefferson Middle School AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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
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.
