191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,650 | Studio | Studio | 1 Bath | 1 Bath | 287 - 479 sq. ft. |
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Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.
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Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy63 / 100
Shoppers will appreciate The Helm - Affordable Housing proximity to Horton, 2233-2239 1st Ave, and 2355-2367 India St. Horton is 0.6 miles away, and 2233-2239 1st Ave is within a 12 minute walk.
With a TransitScore of 80, The Helm - Affordable Housing has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 26.1 miles. Transit options include Courthouse Station and County Center/Little Italy.
Recreational activities near The Helm - Affordable Housing are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Maritime Museum of San Diego, The New Children's Museum, and Balboa Park.
Living in Cortez provides easy access to San Diego International, located just 7 minutes from The Helm - Affordable Housing.
Washington Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Lincoln Acres
Grades K-5
Public
Roosevelt International Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
King-Chavez Community Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
City Tree Christian
Grades PK-8
Private
San Diego High School
Grades 9-12
Public
San Diego International Studies
Grades 9-12
Public
Lincoln International Academy
Grades 6-12
Private
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School
Commute Time (Distance)
Calif. Western School of Law
Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
San Diego City College
Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)
Welcome to The Helm an affordable community located in San Diego, CA next to little Italy. This apartment community is offering studio apartments for households whose gross earnings are at or below 80% of the area median income.
Now... Leasing!
Section 8 Vouchers Accepted!
The Helm. is a Non-Smoking Community
The Community offers a place to live, create and thrive in the little Italy area. Also featured are amenities such as:
• On-Site Community Manager
• Community Room
• Lounge
• Outdoor terrace
• On-site Laundry Facility
Welcome to The Helm an affordable community located in San Diego, CA next to little Italy. This apartment community is offering studio apartments for households whose gross earnings are at or below 80% of the area median income.
Now Leasing!
Section 8 Vouchers Accepted!
The Helm. is a Non-Smoking Community
The Community offers a place to live, create and thrive in the little Italy area. Also featured are amenities such as:
• On-Site Community Manager
• Community Room
• Lounge
• Outdoor terrace
• On-site Laundry Facility
The Helm - Affordable Housing is an apartment community in San Diego, CA
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8 Ratings & Reviews
7/21/26
Thoroughly enjoy living here. The manager is very friendly and understanding. The price is very reasonable and the building is modern with quality appliances in every apartment
Review from Apartments.com
6/29/26
Been here going on 6 months. Always appreciate if anything needed JC always takes care of it.
Review from Apartments.com
6/23/26
I love living at the Helm. It is a quiet community that is very clean and properly managed. Our property manager JC has always been very helpful since day one. He is not only welcoming but informative and always quick to jump in when you have any questions or are needing help.
Review from Apartments.com
6/18/26
We have loved living at THE HELM. It’s a beautiful area we have a beautiful balcony that overlooks the city. JC (manager) always makes sure the apartment is clean and if wonderful at his job always so helpful.
Review from Apartments.com
6/18/26
I’ve lived at the Helm for about a year now and I don’t plan on leaving. Our property manager, JC, is working day and night and sometimes even on his days off to make sure everything is squared away and the building is well taken care of. Inspections in each unit are done bi-annually to ensure all units are on par to safety/ health codes. Notice of entries are given well in advance. Maintenance is hardly ever needed for my unit, but when maintenance is needed, Maurice is the one to fix it. He... works quickly and efficiently and always very friendly. Communal laundry room is always taken care of and machines working properly. He also works hard to keep the entire property clean which is 100000% appreciated. Our resident community manager, Gerald, is very sweet and does a wonderful job coordinating fun events for the building community. He also aids in resources for anyone struggling. Neighbors are very friendly, don’t have many issues with people being too loud. The studios are small but they’re cozy and a great place to create a home. It’s an extremely walkable area with tons of yummy restaurants in little Italy, as well as, several small markets and a Ralph’s (15 min walking). Waterfront park is a 10 min walk away. My partner and I love to take walks along the Harbor during sunset after a nice dinner out in Little Italy. Only issue is lack of parking. I have to pay monthly parking for a garage 4 blocks down. Best part is your so close to the Little Italy farmer’s market or any other events going on downtown. I’ve had a lot of struggles finding an apartment that I love. Without our strong 3 man team, it wouldn’t feel like the place I call home. Thank you to JC, Gerald, and Maurice! Your hard work everyday is appreciated. If you have the chance to live here, do it!
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