The Helm
191 W Beech St,
San Diego,
CA
92101

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Monthly Rent
$1,924
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Bedrooms
Studio bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
325 sq ft

Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
Details
Lease Options
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1 year
Property Information
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Built in 2023
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78 units/7 stories
About The Helm
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 is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Outdoor Terrace
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Bicycle Storage
Lounge
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Public Transportation
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Bicycle Storage
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Smoke Free
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Income Restrictions
How To Qualify
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Public Transportation
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Courtyard
- Bicycle Storage
- Outdoor Terrace
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Monday | 12am - 12am |
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Tuesday | 12am - 12am |
Wednesday | 12am - 12am |
Thursday | 12am - 12am |
Friday | 12am - 12am |
Saturday | 12am - 12am |
Sunday | 12am - 12am |
An apartment in the Cortez neighborhood allows you to enjoy the vibes of downtown San Diego as well as the open green space of Balboa Park. Interstate 5 fronts the eastern and northern borders, giving you easy access to San Diego Bay and Coronado Island, roughly five miles away. That same Interstate serves as a gateway to nearby Pacific Ocean beaches.
Join your neighbors on the biking and hiking trails of Balboa Park, spend some time at the San Diego Zoo, or catch a film at the Fleet Science Center's IMAX Theater. When you want to feel the sand between your toes, head over to the Pacific Ocean side of Coronado Island to Breakers Beach or the Silver Strand State Beach. Dine at restaurants that line the major roadways of downtown San Diego or in one of the waterfront hotels. Locals love the lively Babcock and Story Bar, found in the historic Hotel del Coronado. Area shopping malls include Seaport Village, the Headquarters at Seaport, and the downtown Westfield Horton Plaza.
Learn more about living in CortezColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |

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Transportation options available in San Diego include Courthouse Station, located 0.4 mile from The Helm. The Helm is near San Diego International, located 2.8 miles or 7 minutes away.
Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi | |
Drive: | 19 min | 14.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 28 min | 22.4 mi |
Drive: | 32 min | 26.0 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
San Diego International
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
Time and distance from The Helm.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
The New Children's Museum
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Balboa Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 16 min | 7.6 mi |
The Helm Photos
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Clubhouse
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Clubhouse
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Clubhouse
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Clubhouse
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Lounge
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Lounge
The Helm has studios available and rents for $1,924/mo.
Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.
The Helm is in Cortez in the city of San Diego. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.2 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.1 miles, including Maritime Museum of San Diego, The New Children's Museum, and Balboa Park.
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