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.
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Apartment for rent
Special offer
$2,881/mo
853 New Jersey Ave SE, # 736, Washington, DC 20003
1beds
866sqft
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Apartment
Available Sun Aug 30 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner
In unit laundry
Garage parking
What's special
Multiple loungesModern tile backsplashesTwo rooftop poolsWide plank flooringWalk-in closetsSpacious layoutsSpa-inspired baths
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Elevator, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 866 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Enclosed, Garage, Other, Private
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled Access
Features
- Stories: 12
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Playground
- Pool features: Pool
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Capitol View, City View, Courtyard View, Entry View, Hotel View, Railyard View, View
Lot
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Garbage, Internet
Building
Details
- Building name: Illume
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Playground, Smoke Free
HOA
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Concierge, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry, Maintenance, Management, Parking, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $2,881-2.5%$3/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $2,956+1.1%$3/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $2,925-4.9%$3/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $3,077-1.3%$4/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $3,119+4.9%$4/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $2,972-3.4%$3/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $3,076+9.5%$4/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $2,810+2.6%$3/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $2,740+4.9%$3/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,611-9.3%$3/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,880$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Navy Yard
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Van Ness Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Jefferson Middle School AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
There are 76 available units in this apartment building
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