The pool at Vela apartments in The Yards in Washington, DC.
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Vela

1300 Yards Pl SE 20003Washington, DC

Pricing verified Oct 27, 2026

Starting from

$2,385–$5,235/mo

25 units available

About Vela in Washington

Vela is an 11-story LyvWell rental community at 1300 Yards Place SE at The Yards in Navy Yard, rooted in Scandinavian design, with one- and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Homes have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Anacostia River, gourmet kitchens with Caesarstone counters, and stainless-steel appliances. Its signature feature is a floating double-height glass bridge fitness center. Residents also have a rooftop terrace, a pool, and coworking areas.

Vela is a rental building at 1300 Yards Pl SE in Navy Yard, Washington, DC, built in 2024.

25 apartments are listed right now: 21 one-bedrooms at $2,385–$5,235 a month and 4 two-bedrooms at $4,725–$4,910 a month. Asking rents across the building run $2,385 to $5,235 per month. Pricing was last verified on October 27, 2026.

Residents have access to bbq and game terrace, movie theater, premium views, yoga studio, smoke-free community, clubroom, business lounge, courtyard, and 23 more amenities.

Floor plans at Vela

LayoutSizeRent
1 Bedroom21 available530–1,169 sq ft$2,385–$5,235
2 Bedroom4 available1,146–1,324 sq ft$4,725–$4,910

Available units at Vela(25)

Sorted by rent, lowest first

Vela Amenities

  • BBQ and game terrace

  • Movie Theater

  • Premium views

  • Yoga Studio

  • Smoke-Free Community

  • Clubroom

  • Business lounge

  • Courtyard

  • Package management

  • Access-controlled

  • Reserved Parking

  • Pet Spa

  • Resident lounge

  • Community garden

  • Solarium

  • Game Room

  • Screening room

  • Fitness center

  • BBQ

  • Garage/covered parking

  • Dog Run

  • WiFi throughout amenity spaces

  • Weight training studio

  • BBQ/Grilling area

  • Concierge

  • On-site laundry facility

  • Private dining terrace

  • Pool

  • Bicycle storage

  • In-home washer & dryer

  • Private courtyards

Frequently asked questions about Vela

How much does it cost to rent at Vela?

Listed rents at Vela currently start at $2,385 per month and go up to $5,235. By layout: 21 one-bedrooms from $2,385, 4 two-bedrooms from $4,725.

What floor plans are available at Vela?

Vela currently lists 21 one-bedrooms (530 sq ft–1,169 sq ft) and 4 two-bedrooms (1,146 sq ft–1,324 sq ft).

How do I schedule a tour at Vela?

Request a tour on Staycio at staycio.com/buildings/vela: pick a preferred date and time, and you'll get an email confirming the request.

Where is Vela located?

Vela is at 1300 Yards Pl SE, Washington, DC, in the Navy Yard neighborhood.

From

$2,385/mo