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The Helm

191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,924

  • Bedrooms

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  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    325 sq ft

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$500 Parking Credit & $200 Resident referral program on new applications as of 1/27/25

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Studio $1,924 Available Soon
Studio 1 Bath 325 Sq Ft
Studio $1,924 Available Soon
Studio 1 Bath 325 Sq Ft
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Lease Options

  • 1 year

Property Information

  • Built in 2023
  • 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

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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

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.
# Persons
80 % Income Limit
1
$67,904
2
$77,568
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Amenities
  • 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
Office Hours
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 12am
Thursday 12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am
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Neighborhood

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.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities 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
The Helm is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Calif. Western School of Law. It is also near Thomas Jefferson School of Law and San Diego City College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Lincoln Acres
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
467 Students
Nearby
Washington Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
257 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt International Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Attendance Zone
San Diego High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,105 Students
Attendance Zone
Montessori School Of San Diego
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
110 Students
Nearby
City Tree Christian
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
170 Students
Nearby
Lincoln International Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
27 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

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
Transit / Subway Distance
Courthouse Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
County Center/Little Italy Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Civic Center Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
America Plaza Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Santa Fe Depot
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
San Diego - Old Town
Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
Sorrento Valley Station
Drive: 19 min 14.6 mi
Solana Beach Amtrak Station
Drive: 28 min 22.4 mi
Encinitas Station
Drive: 32 min 26.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
80
Transit Score®
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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
76
Bike Score®
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This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Time and distance from The Helm.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Horton
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
The Headquarters
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
West Laurel Studios
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
The Helm has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
The New Children's Museum
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Friendship Garden
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Balboa Park
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
The Helm has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Maritime Museum of San Diego, The New Children's Museum, and Balboa Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
NMC San Diego
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
UC San Diego Health Hirest - Hirest Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
The Helm has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is NMC San Diego which is 2.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
North Island Naval Air Station
Drive: 16 min 7.6 mi
The Helm is 7.6 miles and a 16 minute drive from North Island Naval Air Station.
 
 

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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Helm has studios available and rents for $1,924/mo.

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What neighborhood is the property located in?

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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