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Vela


1300 Yards Pl SE Washington, DC

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

530 - 1,324 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Deal

Apply within 48 hours of touring for 1.5 months free base rent! Move in by July 31st for an extra 1 month free base rent. Applies to 11+ month lease. Offer valid for new residents only.

*Restrictions apply.
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,465 - $4,562
619 ft2
2 Available
V-0517
$2,465+
Available Now
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V-0217
$2,465+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,750 - $5,122
757 ft2
4 Available
V-0839
$2,750+
Available Now
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V-0339
$2,750+
Available Now
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V-0639
$2,750+
Available Now
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V-0239
$2,750+
Available Jun 29th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,960 - $5,600
834 ft2
3 Available
V-0513
$2,960+
Available Now
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V-0613
$2,960+
Available Now
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V-0213
$2,960+
Available Jul 7th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,775 - $5,242
755 ft2
2 Available
V-0237
$2,775+
Available Now
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V-0315
$2,775+
Available Sep 5th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,275 - $4,368
665 ft2
3 Available
V-0932
$2,275+
Available Now
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V-0632
$2,275+
Available Now
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V-0832
$2,275+
Available Aug 6th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,560 - $8,550
1298 ft2
4 Available
V-0612
$4,560+
Available Now
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V-0412
$4,560+
Available Now
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V-0512
$4,560+
Available Now
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V-0812
$4,560+
Available Jul 4th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,820 - $7,131
1100 ft2
1 Available
V-0229
$3,820+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,350 - $8,124
1146 ft2
1 Available
V-0320
$4,350+
Available Jun 29th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,140 - $7,090
1139 ft2
1 Available
V-0302
$4,140+
Available Jul 6th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,445 - $7,666
1182 ft2
2 Available
V-0528
$4,445+
Available Jul 6th, 2026
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V-0828
$4,445+
Available Jul 7th, 2026
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Amenities
In-unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Pool
Walk In Closets
Public Transportation
Controlled Access
Heat: Forced Air
Central A / C
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Stainless Steel Appliances
Business Center
Dishwasher
Conference Room
Fire Pit
Roof Top Access
Roof Top Patio
Lounge
Shuffleboard
Online Payments
Online Community Portal
Secured Entry
24-hour Maintenance
Cable-ready
Range / Oven
Freezer
High-speed Internet
Leed Certified
On-site Maintenance
Bike Storage
Clubhouse
Package Receiving
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Non-refundable Pet Fee:

500.00 One time due at Move in

Pet Rent:

65.00 Monthly

Cat:

| Restrictions: None One time

Breed Restrictions:

No restrictions

Dog:

| Restrictions: None One time

Parking
Covered Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

None

Application Fee:

50.00 One time due at Application

Security Deposit:

500.00 One time due at Move in

Insufficient Notice Fee:

$0.00 One time due with rent

Late Fee:

Percentage of rent One time due with rent

Nsf Tenant Fee:

$50.00 One time due with rent

Renter's Insurance Charges:

$15.00 Monthly due with rent

Property details
Description

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.

Additional Details
Amenity Fee (1 Bdr): 550.00 Annually
Amenity Fee (2 Bdr): 750.00 Annually
Parking - Garage-unreserved: 325.00 Monthly
Renter's Insurance Charges: 15.00 Monthly
Storage: 75.00 Monthly
Key Replacement: $100.00 One time due with rent
Lock Out Fees: $50.00 One time due with rent
Smoking Violation: $0.00 One time due with rent
Total Unit Count: 379
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (771) 333-6846
Property manager information
Brookfield Properties Multifamily, LLC
Office Hours
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Vela by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$92,300
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$158,600
per year
Rent report

Vela Rent vs. Washington Average

 Vela      Washington Average
1BR
$2,565
$2,299
$0
$850
$1,700
$2,550
$3,400
2BR
$4,406
$3,187
$0
$1,450
$2,900
$4,350
$5,800

Vela is asking 12% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Washington.

If you upsized to an average priced Washington 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 28% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Washington studio apartment, you would pay 26% less per month.

Vela provides 2% more square footage than the average Washington 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Vela
1BR $2,565 $3.70 $7,696
2BR $4,406 $3.60 $13,219
Washington Average
Studio $1,829 $3.90 $5,486
1BR $2,299 $3.30 $6,897
2BR $3,187 $3.30 $9,560
3BR $3,637 $3.00 $10,911
4BR $4,894 $2.80 $14,683

Availability in Washington

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 2,580 1BR units on the market in Washington. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
22% 48% 23% 5% 1%
Available Units in Washington
Studio 1,192
1BR 2,580
2BR 1,244
3BR 244
4BR 50
Location
Nearby Colleges

Strayer University

George Washington University

Howard University

Catholic University of America

Strayer University Virginia

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Bridgepoint Hospital C API Tol Hill 1.37 mi.
Children's National Emergency Department At United Medical Center 2.84 mi.
Howard University Hospital 3.11 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Washington, Dc Fire & Ems Department 1.41 mi.
Walter Reed Fire & Emergency Services Division 1.41 mi.
Washington Fire Department 2.2 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 30 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 28 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 15 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 530 to 1,324 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $2,240 to $8,550. Vela has 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,240 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,820.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 1300 Yards Pl SE in Washington, DC. It's 2.9 miles southeast from the center of Washington.
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