Furnished Homes On the Edge of the Historic District
The Helmsman offers fully furnished studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments leased as complete homes inside a brand-new 2023 building on East Broughton Street, minutes from River Street, City Market, and the heart of downtown Savannah.
The Helmsman sits at 645 E. Broughton Street on the eastern edge of the Savannah Historic District, a five-story, 104-unit building completed in 2023. The address carries a Walk Score of 75, putting River Street, City Market, and the shops and restaurants along Broughton Street all within a short walk, with the I-16 interchange a short drive away for renters headed elsewhere in the region.
Downtown Savannah rents run well above the citywide average given the concentration of new construction and historic-building conversions in the district: studios average roughly $1,841 per month, one-bedrooms roughly $1,780 to $2,164 per month, and two-bedrooms roughly $2,150 to $2,776 per month depending on the source. The Helmsman's furnished studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes price at or above those figures, reflecting the building's 2023 construction and boutique finish level, while bundling in furniture and connectivity that unfurnished downtown units typically charge for separately.
On a typical day, SCAD's downtown buildings are a few minutes' walk in either direction, River Street and City Market are about five minutes on foot, and the Bay Street government and business corridor is close enough to reach without a car. Candler Hospital is a short drive down Abercorn Street, and Chatham Area Transit stops nearby round out the options for renters who'd rather not park downtown every day.
Built Around a Short Commute
Candler Hospital is Georgia's first hospital and part of the St. Joseph's/Candler system, home to the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion and employing physicians, nurses, and support staff across its midtown campus.
The drive from The Helmsman runs down Abercorn Street. For clinical staff working rotating or overnight shifts, that consistency matters: the drive is the same at 6 a.m. as it is at 6 p.m.
SCAD's downtown Savannah buildings, spread across the historic district, employ faculty, administrative staff, and support personnel a short walk from The Helmsman in most directions.
For anyone working at one of SCAD's downtown facilities, the commute is a matter of blocks, with CAT bus stops nearby for days when walking isn't the plan.
Savannah's Historic District and River Street host hundreds of restaurants, hotels, galleries, and shops, together one of the region's largest concentrations of hospitality and tourism employment.
It's about a four-minute walk from The Helmsman, close enough to get to a shift without needing a car or worrying about downtown parking.
The Bay Street corridor hosts City of Savannah and Chatham County government offices alongside law firms and professional-services tenants in the historic buildings along the bluff.
It's about a five-minute walk from The Helmsman, a reverse commute against the traffic most Bay Street employees deal with driving in from outside downtown.
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Historic Downtown, Sorted
A Walk Score of 75 means most everyday errands, meals, and evenings out happen within a few blocks of Broughton Street.
- Broughton Street shops Walkable
- City Market 10 min walk
- River Street shops & galleries 4 min walk
- Historic squares Walkable
- Forsyth Park 16 min walk
- Savannah River Walk 4 min walk
- Broughton Street restaurant row Walkable
- River Street waterfront dining 4 min walk
- City Market entertainment 10 min walk
- Savannah/Hilton Head Intl. Airport 28 min drive
- I-16 Interchange ~6 min drive
- Tybee Island ~30 min drive
New Construction, Fully Furnished
Market surveys in 2026 place downtown Savannah rents well above the citywide average, given the concentration of new construction and historic-building conversions in the district. Those figures also assume the renter supplies their own furniture and often pays separately for cable. The Helmsman, completed in 2023, prices at or above those downtown averages, reflecting its age, finish level, and boutique amenity package rather than a discount play.
Downtown studios average roughly $1,841 per month unfurnished. The Helmsman's furnished studio starts at approximately $2,409 per month, reflecting new construction and a fully furnished, move-in-ready home.
Downtown one-bedrooms average roughly $1,780 to $2,164 per month depending on the source. The Helmsman's furnished one-bedroom starts at approximately $2,619 per month, including furniture, internet, and cable.
Downtown two-bedrooms average roughly $2,150 to $2,776 per month depending on the source. The Helmsman's entire furnished two-bedroom home starts at approximately $2,998 per month, at the upper end of that range for brand-new construction.
Starting rents shown reflect the community's advertised per-bed rate calculated for each entire home. Confirm the exact full-unit conventional rates, current specials, and exact square footage by floor plan with the leasing office before publishing.
Full-Unit Leasing, Explained
Yes. The Helmsman offers full-unit leases on its studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, meaning one household leases the entire home rather than individual bedrooms. The studio runs 442 square feet, and two-bedroom homes range from roughly 860 to 1,380 square feet depending on the floor plan, each with contemporary finishes and an in-unit washer and dryer. Contact the leasing office directly for current full-unit availability, exact square footage by floor plan, and pricing.
Downtown Savannah studios average roughly $1,841 per month, one-bedrooms average roughly $1,780 to $2,164 per month, and two-bedrooms average roughly $2,150 to $2,776 per month, depending on the source. The Helmsman's furnished homes price at or above those figures, reflecting the building's 2023 construction and boutique finish level, while including furniture, internet, and cable that unfurnished units typically bill separately.
Yes. The Helmsman is about a ten-minute drive from Candler Hospital via Abercorn Street, with furnished studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes available including in-unit laundry and fob entry access control. For clinical staff working rotating shifts, the consistent drive time makes coming home after a long shift simple.
SCAD's downtown buildings are about a five-minute walk, and River Street, City Market, and the Bay Street government corridor are all within a five-minute walk as well. CAT bus stops nearby, and the I-16 interchange is about a six-minute drive for renters headed elsewhere in the region.
The community includes a resort-style pool, a 24-hour fitness center, private study rooms, a coffee bar, an art studio, a game room with billiards, a grilling station, a 24-hour clubhouse, a relaxation room with a sauna, and bike storage. Full-unit residents also receive in-unit laundry, fob entry access control, on-site parking, and pet-friendly policies. See the amenities page for the complete list.
Full-unit leases at The Helmsman run on a 12-month term aligned with the downtown Savannah leasing cycle, generally August through July. Because most rental turnover near SCAD happens on that same calendar, planning a move around that window gives renters the widest selection of available homes. Contact the leasing office for current terms, availability, and any active lease-length specials, and see the pricing page for rates.
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