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191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 831-8713
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The Helm

191 W Beech St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 831-8713
The Helm in San Diego, CA - Building Photo
Income Restrictions
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $2,053Rent Pricing
  • 325Square Feet

Rent Specials

$500 Move·In Special & $200 Resident referral program~~$500 Move·In Special & $200 Resident referral program on new applications as of 1/27/25

Ask Us About Our Specials

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 located in the Cortez Neighborhood and 92101 Zip code of San Diego, CA. This community is professionally managed by Solari Enterprises, Inc.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Helm offers Studio apartments starting from $2,053 and having 325 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      $2,053

      Studio

      Studio, 1 Bath, 325 sq ftAvailable Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $2,053Available NowStudio325 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $2,053
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 78 Units
    • 7 Stories
    • Built in 2023

    Income Restrictions At The Helm

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

    # Persons80% Income Limit
    1$67,904
    2$77,568
    income restriction

    To qualify, you must be equal to or below those in the chart, based on the number of persons living in the dwelling.

    Lease Terms

    • 1 year

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Outdoor Terrace

    On-Site Services

    • Property Manager On Site
    • Public Transportation
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Lounge
    • Multi Use Room
    • Clubhouse

    Outdoor Features

    • Courtyard

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Bicycle Storage

    Interior Features

    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
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    191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    98 / 100

    Walker’s Paradise

    Daily errands do not require a car

    Bike Score®

    76 / 100

    Very Bikeable

    Biking is convenient for most trips

    Transit Score®

    80 / 100

    Excellent Transit

    Transit is convenient for most trips

    Frequently Asked Questions about The Helm

    Where is The Helm located?

    The Helm is located at 191 W Beech St near the Cortez area of San Diego, CA

    What is the current rent range at The Helm?

    Studio at The Helm is $2,053. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at The Helm is: $500 Move·In Special & $200 Resident referral program~~$500 Move·In Special & $200 Resident referral program on new applications as of 1/27/25.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Good Value3.6

      The The Helm Apartments are 31.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Cortez area, and 18.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Cortez Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$2,053$2,990-$937-31.3%

      Rent Comparison to the city of San Diego

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$2,053$2,510-$457-18.2%

      Methodology: On 03/13/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 49 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Helm (Cortez), and 1157 other apartment communities in San Diego using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 03/13/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

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    Nearby Schools

    Roosevelt International Middle

    San Diego Unified
    3366 Park Boulevard
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (761 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
    5/10

    Washington Elementary

    San Diego Unified
    1789 State Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (257 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
    2/10

    San Diego High School

    San Diego Unified
    1405 Park Boulevard
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (2105 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
    5/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from The Helm.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    1500 El Prado
    2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away
    1875 El Prado
    3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Mervyn's
    120 Horton Plaza
    1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away
    Goodwill
    939 16th St
    2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
    Albertsons
    655 14th St
    2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    225 Cedar St
    1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
    701 B St, Suite 110
    1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away
    1313 Park Boulevard
    1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

    Groceries

    Ralphs
    101 G St
    1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away
    Whole Foods
    7th & Market
    1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away
    Smart & Final
    720 15th St
    2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away

    Hospitals

    Nmc San Diego
    34800 Bob Wilson Drive
    3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away
    Sharp Coronado Hospital And Healthcare Center
    250 Prospect Place
    5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away
    Scripps Mercy Hospital
    4077 5th Ave
    4 minute drive / 2.16 miles away

    Military Bases

    2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away
    5 minute drive / 2.51 miles away
    5 minute drive / 2.79 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    2920 Zoo Dr.
    3 minute drive / 1.28 miles away
    4002 Wallace St.
    6 minute drive / 3.26 miles away
    1950 Abbott St.
    12 minute drive / 5.71 miles away

    The Helm has 5 parks within 11.2 miles, including San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Historic Park, Ocean Beach, Belmont Park, and La Jolla Shores.

    Restaurants and Dining

    770 Fourth Avenue
    1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away
    2044 Kettner Blvd.
    2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away
    440 J St., Suite 108
    2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    324 Broadway
    1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away
    665-671 15th St
    2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away
    789 W Harbor Dr
    2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

    The Helm has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

    Transit Stations

    551 C St
    1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away
    551 C St
    1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away
    245 C St
    1 minute drive / 0.27 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    San Diego Studio Apartments $2,510$1,033$10,000+
    San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,951$768$10,000+
    San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,750$550$10,000+
    San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,654$979$10,000+
    San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,597$850$10,000+
    San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments $8,501$917$10,000+

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