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Rent Specials

Waterfront homes available for spring and summer! Apply today!* Contact us for more information!

Monthly Rent

$2,795 - $5,295

Beds

Studio - 3

Baths

1 - 2.5

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

13 - 18 Month Leases

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Pest Control
      Pest prevention and treatment service fee.
      $2 / mo
      Pest prevention and treatment service fee.
    • Common Area Usage Fee
      Covers usage for common areas.
      $35 / mo
      Covers usage for common areas.
    • Common Area Electric
      Covers electric for common areas.
      Varies
      Covers electric for common areas.
    • Common Area Gas
      Covers gas for common areas.
      Varies
      Covers gas for common areas.
    • Electric
      Monthly electric charges.
      Varies
      Monthly electric charges.
    • Gas
      Monthly gas charges.
      Varies
      Monthly gas charges.
    • Sewer
      Monthly wastewater and sewer charge.
      Varies
      Monthly wastewater and sewer charge.
    • Water
      Monthly community water services charge.
      Varies
      Monthly community water services charge.
    • Trash
      Monthly trash services fee.
      Varies
      Monthly trash services fee.
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Holding Deposit
        Payment to hold unit, applied to security deposit.
        $350
        Payment to hold unit, applied to security deposit.
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        $50
      • Credit Check Fee
        Fee for processing screening (per applicant)
        $50
        Fee for processing screening (per applicant)
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        One-time processing fee for administrative costs.
        $350
        One-time processing fee for administrative costs.
      • Security Deposit
        Refundable deposit for damages or lease obligations.
        Varies
        Refundable deposit for damages or lease obligations.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About Vela

At Vela, residents are offered a truly one-of-a- kind lifestyle that puts the best of the Pacific Northwest on display. Adorning Lake Street in Kirkland, Vela boasts breathtaking views of Lake Washington from its rooftop Lake Vista Terrace. Each studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment home is appointed with luxurious finishes and thoughtful technology to enhance the comfort and style of daily life. With its prime location on Lake Street near the waterfront and the docks, Vela is just steps away from all that Kirkland has to offer, from charming neighborhood shops to the picturesque beauty at Peter Kirk Park. At Vela, you'll enjoy the perfect marriage of sophisticated convenience and peaceful living.

Vela is located in Kirkland, Washington in the 98033 zip code. This apartment community was built in 2023 and has 5 stories with 141 units.

Special Features

  • 24-Hour Fitness Center and Wellness Studio
  • Bike and Storage Space Available
  • BILT Rewards
  • Designated Rooftop Pet Area
  • Electric Car Charging Stations
  • Electronic Wall Safe
  • Elegant Fireside Lobby with Free WiFi
  • Exclusive Resident Paddleboards
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Windows in Select Homes
  • Garden Patio and Zen Patio Outdoor Spaces
  • Grilling Stations and Al Fresco Eating Areas
  • Guided Fitness Classes and Events
  • Hardwood-Style Plank Flooring
  • Large, Private Deck in Many Homes
  • Rooftop Lake Vista Terrace with Fireplace
  • Smart Climate Control
  • Smart Home Door Lock
  • Smart Outlets and Lighting
  • Yoga

Community Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Composting
  • Pet Washing Station
  • Car Charging Station
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Conference Rooms
  • Roof Terrace
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Waterfront
  • Zen Garden
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom

Floorplan Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Double Vanities
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Sprinkler System
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Den
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Dock

Parking

Garage

Assigned Parking $175

Security

  • Package Service
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed

None

Pets are welcome at Vela! Please call our leasing team for restrictions and details.

  • $350 Deposit
  • $50 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $350 Fee

Airport

  • Seattle Paine Field International

    Drive: 30 min 20.0 mi

Commuter Rail

  • King Street (Seattle) Station

    Drive: 21 min 11.7 mi

  • Edmonds Station

    Drive: 35 min 16.0 mi

Transit / Subway

  • Overlake Village

    Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi

  • South Bellevue

    Drive: 14 min 8.0 mi

  • Broadway And Denny

    Drive: 19 min 10.6 mi

  • Capitol Hill

    Drive: 19 min 10.7 mi

  • Roosevelt

    Drive: 19 min 10.9 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Juanita Bay Park

    Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi

  • Willows Creek Neighborhood Park

    Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi

  • Grass Lawn Community Park

    Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi

  • Bridle Trails State Park

    Drive: 13 min 5.1 mi

  • Magnuson Park

    Drive: 23 min 11.3 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

 GreatSchools Rating

Private Middle & High School

206-833-2019
Grades 6-12

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Downtown Kirkland in Kirkland, WA

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