
Illume
853 New Jersey Ave SE 20003Washington, DC
Starting from
$1,825–$5,241/mo
About Illume in Washington
Illume is an apartment building at 853 New Jersey Ave SE in DC's Navy Yard, with studio through three-bedroom homes and views of the U.S. Capitol. Homes have quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, wide plank flooring, roller shades, Elfa walk-in closets, Porcelanosa tile baths and Delta fixtures, with GE Slate appliances, waterfall islands and soaking tubs in select units. Residents have two rooftop pools, rooftop fire pits and grills, an 8,000-square-foot fitness center, a demonstration kitchen and a business center with a conference room. A dog park, a pet spa, bike storage and on-site parking round it out.
Illume is a rental building at 853 New Jersey Ave SE in Navy Yard, Washington, DC, built in 2020.
54 apartments are listed right now: 8 studios at $1,825–$2,111 a month, 32 one-bedrooms at $2,274–$3,224 a month, 13 two-bedrooms at $2,983–$3,908 a month, and 1 three-bedroom at $5,241 a month. Asking rents across the building run $1,825 to $5,241 per month. Pricing was last verified on November 8, 2026.
Residents have access to culina demonstration kitchen, hearth lounge, verve fitness center, conference room, luna’s pet spa, stella, fuse business center, spoke bike storage, and 6 more amenities.
Floor plans at Illume
| Layout | Available | Size | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio8 available | 8 | 427– | $1,825– |
| 1 Bedroom32 available | 32 | 559– | $2,274– |
| 2 Bedroom13 available | 13 | 822– | $2,983– |
| 3 Bedroom1 available | 1 | 1,197 sq ft | $5,241 |
Available units at Illume(54)
Sorted by rent, lowest first
5Unit 1219S1Studio · 1 ba · 427 sq ftAvailable now$1,825/mo
5Unit 1162S5Studio · 1 ba · 465 sq ftAvailable now$1,921/mo
5Unit 1319S1Studio · 1 ba · 427 sq ftAvailable now$1,935/mo
5Unit 0962S5Studio · 1 ba · 465 sq ftAvailable now$1,963/mo
5Unit 0941S8Studio · 1 ba · 487 sq ftAvailable now$1,965/mo
5Unit 1325S4Studio · 1 ba · 462 sq ftAvailable now$2,045/mo
5Unit 0112S6Studio · 1 ba · 469 sq ftFrom Dec 5$2,051/mo
5Unit 0641S8Studio · 1 ba · 487 sq ftFrom Jan 22, 2027$2,111/mo
5Unit 0763S111 bd · 1 ba · 559 sq ftAvailable now$2,274/mo
5Unit 0866S111 bd · 1 ba · 582 sq ftAvailable now$2,283/mo
5Unit 0939S11-A1 bd · 1 ba · 597 sq ftAvailable now$2,288/mo
5Unit 0812S121 bd · 1 ba · 604 sq ftAvailable now$2,293/mo
5Unit 0918S131 bd · 1 ba · 618 sq ftAvailable now$2,293/mo
5Unit 0835S151 bd · 1 ba · 627 sq ftAvailable now$2,293/mo
5Unit 0133S141 bd · 1 ba · 622 sq ftAvailable now$2,300/mo
5Unit 0558A61 bd · 1 ba · 681 sq ftAvailable now$2,300/mo
5Unit 0220A41 bd · 1 ba · 672 sq ftAvailable now$2,314/mo
5Unit 1033S161 bd · 1 ba · 643 sq ftAvailable now$2,316/mo
5Unit 0733S161 bd · 1 ba · 643 sq ftAvailable now$2,325/mo
5Unit 0233S161 bd · 1 ba · 643 sq ftAvailable now$2,326/mo
5Unit 0430A141 bd · 1 ba · 703 sq ftAvailable now$2,341/mo- Unit 0324S171 bd · 1 ba · 706 sq ftAvailable now$2,341/mo
5Unit 0737S11-B1 bd · 1 ba · 599 sq ftAvailable now$2,361/mo
5Unit 0518S131 bd · 1 ba · 618 sq ftAvailable now$2,398/mo
5Unit 1137S11-B1 bd · 1 ba · 599 sq ftAvailable now$2,416/mo
5Unit 1237S11-B1 bd · 1 ba · 599 sq ftAvailable now$2,435/mo
5Unit 0635S151 bd · 1 ba · 627 sq ftAvailable now$2,435/mo
5Unit 1111A51 bd · 1 ba · 675 sq ftAvailable now$2,448/mo
5Unit 1266S111 bd · 1 ba · 582 sq ftAvailable now$2,459/mo- Unit 0129A111 bd · 1 ba · 698 sq ftFrom Feb 3, 2027$2,501/mo
5Unit 1212S121 bd · 1 ba · 604 sq ftAvailable now$2,511/mo- Unit 0732A121 bd · 1 ba · 701 sq ftFrom Jan 1, 2027$2,516/mo
5Unit 1114A11 bd · 1 ba · 634 sq ftAvailable now$2,547/mo- Unit 0767A191 bd · 1 ba · 719 sq ftFrom Dec 22$2,558/mo
5Unit 0971A201 bd · 1 ba · 725 sq ftAvailable now$2,661/mo
5Unit 1259S11-C1 bd · 1 ba · 602 sq ftFrom Jan 16, 2027$2,681/mo
5Unit 0234A261 bd · 1 ba · 810 sq ftFrom Jan 7, 2027$2,943/mo- Unit 0203A302 bd · 1 ba · 822 sq ftFrom Jan 17, 2027$2,983/mo
5Unit 0128A362 bd · 1 ba · 906 sq ftFrom Nov 23$3,043/mo
5Unit 0603A302 bd · 1 ba · 822 sq ftAvailable now$3,063/mo
5Unit 0634A261 bd · 1 ba · 810 sq ftAvailable now$3,081/mo
5Unit 0205A332 bd · 1 ba · 823 sq ftFrom Jan 8, 2027$3,083/mo
5Unit 1104A342 bd · 1 ba · 826 sq ftFrom Dec 30$3,083/mo- Unit 1055A311 bd · 1 ba · 843 sq ftAvailable now$3,149/mo
5Unit 1334A261 bd · 1 ba · 810 sq ftAvailable now$3,224/mo
5Unit 0713A282 bd · 1 ba · 861 sq ftFrom Nov 21$3,229/mo- Unit 0754A322 bd · 1 ba · 873 sq ftAvailable now$3,240/mo
5Unit 0115A282 bd · 1 ba · 863 sq ftAvailable now$3,250/mo
5Unit 0302B62 bd · 2 ba · 1,099 sq ftAvailable now$3,585/mo
5Unit 0753B32 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sq ftAvailable now$3,784/mo
5Unit 0853B32 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sq ftAvailable now$3,882/mo
5Unit 0553B32 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sq ftAvailable now$3,903/mo
5Unit 0474B72 bd · 2 ba · 1,109 sq ftFrom Dec 11$3,908/mo- Unit 0827C23 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,197 sq ftAvailable now$5,241/mo
Illume Amenities
Culina Demonstration Kitchen
Hearth Lounge
Verve Fitness Center
8,000+ sq ft fitness center
Conference room
Luna’s Pet Spa
Stella
Outdoor fresh air area
Fuse Business Center
Coworking space
Spoke Bike Storage
Multiple Grills
Portico and Vista Rooftop Pools
Two rooftop pools with Capitol views
Rooftop Seating Areas and Firepits
Garten
Outdoor gathering space
Dog park
On-site Parking
Frequently asked questions about Illume
How much does it cost to rent at Illume?
Listed rents at Illume currently start at $1,825 per month and go up to $5,241. By layout: 8 studios from $1,825, 32 one-bedrooms from $2,274, 13 two-bedrooms from $2,983, 1 three-bedroom from $5,241.
What floor plans are available at Illume?
Illume currently lists 8 studios (427 sq ft–487 sq ft), 32 one-bedrooms (559 sq ft–843 sq ft), 13 two-bedrooms (822 sq ft–1,109 sq ft), and 1 three-bedroom (1,197 sq ft).
Is Illume pet friendly?
Pets welcome (dog park and pet spa available)
Does Illume have parking?
On-site parking available
How do I schedule a tour at Illume?
Request a tour on Staycio at staycio.com/buildings/illume: pick a preferred date and time, and you'll get an email confirming the request.
Where is Illume located?
Illume is at 853 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC, in the Navy Yard neighborhood.