The Helm - Affordable Housing

191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago

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Monthly Rent: $1,650; View Fees and Policies
Bedrooms: StudioStudio
Bathrooms: 1 Bath1 Bath
Sq. Ft.: 287 - 479 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath

, 287 - 479 Sq. Ft.

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* 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Income Restrictions

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

How To Qualify

Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.

# of Persons	80 % Income Limit
1	$98,000
2	$112,000

Details

Lease Term Options

12 mo

Property Information

Built in 2023
78 units7 stories

Fees & Policies

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

No Pets Allowed

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.

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Drive Time

Walk Time

Bike Ride Time

Public Transit

Property Highlights

Outdoor Terrace

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Cable Ready
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Pane Windows
Freezer
Heating
High Ceilings
Instant Hot Water
Kitchen
Large Bedrooms
Microwave
Oven
Quartz Countertops
Range
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Sprinkler System
Stainless Steel Appliances
Tub/Shower
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Window Coverings

Community Features

Bicycle Storage
Clubhouse
Courtyard
Income Restricted
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Multi Use Room
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation

Map of The Helm - Affordable Housing

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Busy

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Airport

San Diego International

6 min Drive

Moving to Cortez, San Diego, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Helm - Affordable Housing proximity to Horton and The Headquarters at Seaport. Horton is 0.6 miles away, and The Headquarters at Seaport is within a 19 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, The Helm - Affordable Housing has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 19.3 miles. Transit options include Courthouse Station and County Center/Little Italy.

Parks and Recreation

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.

Airports

Living in Cortez provides easy access to San Diego International, located just 7 minutes from The Helm - Affordable Housing.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Lincoln Acres

Grades K-5

Public

Washington Elementary School

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 International Studies

Grades 9-12

Public

San Diego High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Lincoln International Academy

Grades 6-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

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)

About The Helm - Affordable Housing

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

Contact

Property Address:

191 W Beech St,
San Diego, CA 92101

Phone Number: (858) 630-4727

More Information:

View Property Website

Office Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed

Renter Reviews

For The Helm - Affordable Housing

5.0

8 Ratings & Reviews

7/21/26

Great Property, Great Views, Great Manager

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

Property Manager rocks!

Been here going on 6 months. Always appreciate if anything needed JC always takes care of it.

Review from Apartments.com
6/23/26

Wonderful

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

Living at the Helm

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

First place that feels like home!

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!

Review from Apartments.com