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
$2,248/mo
853 New Jersey Ave SE, # 970, Washington, DC 20003
1beds
718sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Sep 3 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
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Recreation Room
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Shared
Features
- Double Vanity, Elevator, Individual Climate Control, Large Closets, Storage, View, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum/Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 718 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Garage, Other
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled access
Features
- Stories: 12
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Availability 24 Hours, Balcony, Blue/Brown Color Scheme, Business Center, Concierge, Conference Room, Courtyard, Dual Entry Bath, East Tower, Eighth Floor, Eleventh Floor, Enclosed Sleeping Area, Fifth Floor, Fourth Floor, Free Weights, Game Room, Glass Finish Cabinets, Grey/Green Color Scheme, High Ceilings, High-speed Internet Ready, Highway Adjacent, Hotel View, Kitchen Island, Media Room, Night Patrol, Nineth Floor, On-Site Maintenance, On-Site Management, Package Receiving, Second Floor, Seventh Floor, Shower Stall, Sixth Floor, Smoke Free, Sundeck, TV Lounge, Tenth Floor, Tub, Twelfth Floor, View Type: Capitol View, View Type: Entry View, View Type: Hotel View, View Type: Railyard View, West Tower
- Pool features: Pool
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: Illume
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Playground, Pool, Smoke Free
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Pool
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $2,248-3.1%$3/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $2,321+1.4%$3/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $2,288+3.9%$3/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $2,202+3.2%$3/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,134-17%$3/sqft |
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| 1/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,570+3%$4/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/24/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,495$3/sqft |
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| 12/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,495$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 82 available units in this apartment building
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