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The Helm - Affordable Housing

191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,650 Studio 1 Bath

Open House -Saturday June 20th- $1,000 move-in special & PAID PARKING FOR 6mo!!!

We are hosting an open house on the Saturday June 20th, for those who would like to tour our community! Receive $1,000.00 off your first full month’s rent for qualifying applicants. We are also offering to pay parking for 6 months! Come tour our beautiful community!

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

$1,650
Studio, 1 Bath
287 - 479 Sq. Ft.

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Rental Available
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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The Closest Campus to The Helm - Affordable Housing is California Western School of Law

Nearby 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)

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.

1 Person Household
% AMIIncome Limit
80%$98,000

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2023
  • 78 units / 7 stories

Fees and 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.

Property Highlights

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

  • Outdoor Terrace

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Freezer
  • Heating
  • High Ceilings
  • Instant Hot Water

Community Features

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

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable70 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Busy63 / 100

Scores provided by
HowLoud

Transit

Subway
5Th Avenue
2 min Drive
Blue Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
Orange Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley
Subway
Civic Center
2 min Drive
Blue Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
Orange Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley
Subway
Courthouse Station
3 min Drive
MTS
Subway
City College
2 min Drive
Blue Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
Orange Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley
Subway
America Plaza
3 min Drive
Blue Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
Orange Line - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley (San Diego Trolley)
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley
Commuter Rail
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
3 min Drive
Coaster - San Diego North County Transit District (Coaster/Sprinter/Breeze)
San Diego North County Transit District
Commuter Rail
Old Town Transit Center
6 min Drive
Coaster - San Diego North County Transit District (Coaster/Sprinter/Breeze)
San Diego North County Transit District
Airport
San Diego International
7 min Drive
SAN

Moving to Cortez, San Diego, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Helm - Affordable Housing proximity to Horton, The Headquarters at Seaport, and West Laurel Studios. 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 26.1 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.

Property Details

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 located in San Diego, CA in the 92101 zip code.

Contact

Property Address:
191 W Beech St,
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Number: (858) 630-4727
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

Renter Reviews

For The Helm - Affordable Housing

5

7 Ratings & Reviews

6/29/26

Property Manager rocks!

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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6/18/26

Glad I Moved Here

Management has been helpful and communicative on any issue I brought up. The property is in a pristine spot in San Diego and I don't regret moving here!

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