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Vela


1300 Yards Pl SE Washington, DC

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

530 - 1,424 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Deal

Move in by September 7th for one month free base rent. Apply within 48 hours of touring for an extra one month free base rent! Applies to 11+ month lease. Offer valid for new residents only.

*Restrictions apply.
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,895 - $5,421
757 ft2
3 Available
V-0339
$2,895+
Available Now
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V-0239
$2,895+
Available Now
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V-0539
$2,895+
Available Sep 1st, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,320 - $3,883
665 ft2
2 Available
V-0932
$2,320+
Available Now
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V-0832
$2,320+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,610 - $4,869
619 ft2
1 Available
V-0217
$2,610+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,095 - $5,439
834 ft2
2 Available
V-0213
$3,095+
Available Now
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V-1013
$3,095+
Available Sep 3rd, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,150 - $3,532
530 ft2
1 Available
V-0825
$2,150+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,590 - $8,587
1298 ft2
2 Available
V-0412
$4,590+
Available Now
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V-0512
$4,590+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,850 - $7,206
1100 ft2
2 Available
V-0229
$3,850+
Available Now
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V-0329
$3,850+
Available Aug 21st, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,170 - $7,781
1139 ft2
1 Available
V-0302
$4,170+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,475 - $8,356
1182 ft2
1 Available
V-0528
$4,475+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,290 - $8,005
1215 ft2
1 Available
V-0228
$4,290+
Available Now
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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
Pet Deposit: $65.00
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

Early Termination Fee:

Percentage of rent One time due at move out

Late Fee:

Percentage of rent One time

Insufficient Notice Fee:

$0.00 One time

Nsf Tenant Fee:

$50.00 One time

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
Lock Out Fees: $50.00 One time
Smoking Violation: $0.00 One time
Total Unit Count: 379
Last Updated: Updated 3 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:
$97,600
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$162,700
per year
Rent report

Vela Rent vs. Washington Average

 Vela      Washington Average
1BR
$2,712
$2,323
$0
$900
$1,800
$2,700
$3,600
2BR
$4,520
$3,233
$0
$1,500
$3,000
$4,500
$6,000

Vela is asking 17% 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 25% less per month.

Vela provides 3% more square footage than the average Washington 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Vela
1BR $2,712 $3.80 $8,136
2BR $4,520 $3.70 $13,561
Washington Average
Studio $1,853 $4.00 $5,558
1BR $2,323 $3.40 $6,969
2BR $3,233 $3.30 $9,698
3BR $4,267 $3.40 $12,801
4BR $5,064 $2.90 $15,191

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 2,390 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% 47% 24% 5% 1%
Available Units in Washington
Studio 1,107
1BR 2,390
2BR 1,220
3BR 267
4BR 64
Location
Nearby Colleges

Strayer University

George Washington University

Howard University

Catholic University of America

Strayer University Virginia

FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 34 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 34 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 1,424 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 $2,150 to $10,133. Vela has 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,150 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,850.
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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