$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! Please email for more information!
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.
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
% AMI
Income Limit
80%
$98,000
2 Person Household
% AMI
Income Limit
80%
$112,000
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
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
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
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
2 min Drive
Airport
San Diego International
7 min Drive
Moving to Cortez, San Diego, CA
Shopping Centers
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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!