The Helm is a new, affordable housing development in the Cortez Hill neighborhood of Downtown San Diego, just steps from Little Italy. The Helm is a mixed-income community with 41 apartments set at 80% Area Median Income (AMI), 4 set at 60% AMI, 32 set at 30% AMI, and 1 manager’s unit. 

Amenities for The Helm residents include a multipurpose room, a community lounge, a community clubhouse, a courtyard, a bicycle storage room and a common-area laundry room.