Illume

Starting at $1,943

853 New Jersey Ave SE

Washington, DC 20003 Navy Yard Neighborhood
Studio-2 Beds
1-2.5 Baths
427+ Sq Ft

About Illume

Experience refined urban living at Illume, where every apartment features upscale finishes like quartz countertops, wide plank flooring, modern tile backsplashes, and spacious layouts. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill each home with natural light, while walk-in closets and spa-inspired baths add everyday comfort. Two rooftop pools, multiple lounges, an expansive fitness center, and co-working spaces offer room to relax, recharge, and connect. Perfectly positioned near Capitol Hill, The Wharf, and Nationals Park, Illume delivers style, convenience, and a front-row seat to everything the Navy Yard has to offer.
The price shown reflects Base Rent only. Residents are responsible for additional required fees, including but not limited to an application fee, security deposit, community amenity fee, and utility charges. These fees are assessed per applicant or per unit as applicable and may vary based on usage or lease terms. Please consult a leasing agent for a comprehensive list of all required, optional, and situational fees.

Listing Provided By

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

S1

$1,998 - $3,656

Studio, 1 Bath, 427 Sq Ft

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S1 Floor Plan
6 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0219 $1,998 427 Now
0519 $1,998 427 Now
0919 $2,074 427 Now
1019 $2,093 427 Now
1219 $2,132 427 Now
1319 $2,246 427 Now

S3

$1,998 - $3,656

Studio, 1 Bath, 462 Sq Ft

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S3 Floor Plan
6 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0223 $1,998 462 Now
0523 $1,998 462 Now
0623 $2,055 462 Now
0723 $2,055 462 Now
1023 $2,190 462 Now
1323 $2,246 462 Now

S2

$2,000 - $3,470

Studio, 1 Bath, 439 Sq Ft

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S2 Floor Plan
6 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0522 $2,007 439 Now
0822 $2,060 439 Now
0922 $2,084 439 Now
1122 $2,122 439 Now
0622 $2,160 439 Now
0222 $2,000 439 Jan 16, 2026

S4

$2,017 - $3,690

Studio, 1 Bath, 462 Sq Ft

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S4 Floor Plan
5 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0225 $2,017 462 Now
1025 $2,112 462 Now
1125 $2,132 462 Now
1325 $2,265 462 Now
0425 $2,110 462 Jan 5, 2026

S10

$2,050 - $3,561

Studio, 1 Bath, 520 Sq Ft

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S10 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0560 $2,050 520 Now
0960 $2,127 520 Now
1160 $2,165 520 Now
1260 $2,184 520 Now

S8

$2,093 - $3,623

Studio, 1 Bath, 487 Sq Ft

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S8 Floor Plan
5 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0541 $2,093 487 Now
0841 $2,146 487 Now
1041 $2,189 487 Now
1241 $2,227 487 Now
0941 $2,270 487 Jan 31, 2026

S5

$2,155 - $3,516

Studio, 1 Bath, 465 Sq Ft

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S5 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
1262 $2,155 465 Now

S9

$2,165 - $3,836

Studio, 1 Bath, 493 Sq Ft

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S9 Floor Plan
8 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0838 $2,165 493 Now
0638 $2,170 493 Now
0938 $2,189 493 Now
1038 $2,208 493 Now
1138 $2,227 493 Now
1238 $2,246 493 Now
1338 $2,361 493 Now
0438 $2,210 493 Jan 11, 2026

S7

$2,190 - $3,054

Studio, 1 Bath, 477 Sq Ft

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S7 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0240 $2,190 477 Jan 19, 2026

1 Bedroom

S11

$1,943 - $3,596

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 559 Sq Ft

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S11 Floor Plan
20 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0563 $1,948 559 Now
0663 $2,005 559 Now
0963 $2,024 559 Now
1063 $2,044 559 Now
1163 $2,063 559 Now
1263 $2,082 559 Now
1166 $2,077 582 Now
0339 $1,943 597 Now
0439 $1,943 597 Now
0239 $1,943 597 Now
0839 $1,996 597 Now
1039 $2,039 597 Now
1239 $2,077 597 Now
1339 $2,192 597 Now
0237 $2,039 599 Now
0837 $2,091 599 Now
0937 $2,115 599 Now
1037 $2,134 599 Now
0459 $2,063 602 Now
0759 $2,120 602 Now

S16

$2,010 - $3,609

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 643 Sq Ft

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S16 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0633 $2,010 643 Now
1133 $2,079 643 Now
0833 $2,098 643 Now
1333 $2,201 643 Now

S12

$2,060 - $3,496

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 604 Sq Ft

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S12 Floor Plan
3 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0912 $2,060 604 Now
1012 $2,068 604 Now
0312 $2,063 604 Jan 11, 2026

S15

$2,072 - $3,696

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 627 Sq Ft

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S15 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
1135 $2,072 627 Now
1235 $2,188 627 Jan 29, 2026

A16

$2,158 - $3,647

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 712 Sq Ft

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A16 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0968 $2,158 712 Jan 30, 2026

2 Bedrooms

A28

$2,921 - $5,321

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 861 Sq Ft

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A28 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0413 $2,921 861 Now

A34

$2,936 - $5,331

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 826 Sq Ft

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A34 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0304 $2,936 826 Feb 7, 2026

A30

$3,136 - $5,597

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 822 Sq Ft

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A30 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0903 $3,136 822 Jan 30, 2026

B6

$4,180 - $7,575

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,099 Sq Ft

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B6 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0402 $4,180 1,099 Feb 8, 2026

C1

$5,194 - $9,253

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,175 Sq Ft

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C1 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0201 $5,194 1,175 Now

C2

$5,350 - $9,815

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,197 Sq Ft

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C2 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0727 $5,350 1,197 Now
1227 $5,426 1,197 Now

C3

$5,592 - $10,663

2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,276 Sq Ft

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C3 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
0751 $5,592 1,276 Feb 22, 2026

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Rent Estimate Calculator to determine your monthly and one-time costs based on your requirements.

Utilities And Essentials

Common Area - Gas
Usage-Based (Utilities).Shared amount for common area gas usage.
Utility - Natural Gas - Third Party
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of natural gas paid to a third party.
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party.
Utility - Variable Refrigerant Flow
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for energy to power Variable Refrigerant Flow System used to cool the building and/or rental home.
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
Amount to manage utility services billing.
Utility - Water/Sewer
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services
Trash Services - Hauling
Amount for shared trash/waste services.
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice.
Utility - Stormwater/Drainage
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of storm water services.
Common Area - Gas
Varies
Utility - Natural Gas - Third Party
Varies
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Varies
Utility - Variable Refrigerant Flow
Varies
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
$5.78 / mo
Utility - Water/Sewer
Varies
Trash Services - Hauling
$10 / mo
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Varies
Utility - Stormwater/Drainage
Varies

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee
Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market.
Due at Move In
Utility - New Account Fee
Amount to establish utility services.
Community Amenity Fee
Amount for community amenity use and services.
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.
Due at Move Out
Utility - Final Bill Fee
Amount billed to calculate final utility statement.
Due at Application
Application Fee
$50
Due at Move In
Utility - New Account Fee
$17
Community Amenity Fee
$500
Security Deposit (Refundable)
$1,000
Due at Move Out
Utility - Final Bill Fee
$17

Parking

Parking Fee
Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability.
Parking Fee
$350 / mo

Pets

Pet Rent
Monthly amount for authorized pet.
Pet Fee
Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in.
Pet Rent
$50 / mo
Pet Fee
$500

Storage

Storage Fee
Amount for usage of optional storage space. May be subject to availability.
Storage Fee
$150 - $200 / mo

Personal Add-Ons

Cable TV and Internet Services
Amount for cable and internet services in rental home.
Common Area/Clubhouse Rental
Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability.
Cable TV and Internet Services
Varies
Common Area/Clubhouse Rental
$250 / h

Situational

Lease Violation
Amount for violation of community policies and/or per lease terms.
Late Fee
Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease.
Reletting Fee
Marketing fee related to early lease termination; excludes rent and other charges.
Insufficient Move-Out Notice Fee
Amount for not providing notice to move-out as required by lease.
Lease Buy Out
Amount agreed upon by resident to terminate lease early and satisfy lease terms; additional conditions apply.
Access Device - Replacement
Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes.
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community.
Resident Change Fee
Amount to process a change in leaseholder during lease term.
Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transferred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy.
Utility - Vacant Processing Fee
Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name.
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
Amount for returned payment.
Lease Violation
Varies
Late Fee
5.00% of base rent / occurance
Reletting Fee
100.00% of base rent / occurance
Insufficient Move-Out Notice Fee
Varies
Lease Buy Out
200.00% of base rent / occurance
Access Device - Replacement
$100 / occurance
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
$1,000 / occurance
Resident Change Fee
$750 / occurance
Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery
Varies
Utility - Vacant Processing Fee
$50 / occurance
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
$50 / occurance

Property Fee Disclaimer: Standard Security Deposit subject to change based on screening results; total security deposit(s) will not exceed any legal maximum. Resident may be responsible for maintaining insurance pursuant to the Lease. Some fees may not apply to apartment homes subject to an affordable program. Resident is responsible for damages that exceed ordinary wear and tear. Some items may be taxed under applicable law. This form does not modify the lease. Additional fees may apply in specific situations as detailed in the application and/or lease agreement, which can be requested prior to the application process. All fees are subject to the terms of the application and/or lease. Residents may be responsible for activating and maintaining utility services, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and internet, as specified in the lease agreement.

Map

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Navy Yard

853 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC

For Rent

MultiFamily

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