There are a whole bunch of things that don't add up here. First is the obvious $1300 for just you or $1300 split 2 or 3 ways?
But second, the violent crime rate in Colorado and Denver (I have no idea where you are actually located so I'm assuming) are both low. The statewide violent crime rate is 18% below the U.S. average, and the Denver violent crime rate is half that of DC, lower than Boston, and similar to Seattle, which is hardly considered a hotbed of crime.
I obviously am viewing the world through Chicago colored glasses, but I have a hard time imagining that you can only live in the worst areas and that those worst areas are actually terrible places to live. Also, places with Google reviews are almost certainly apartment complexes, and generally there are better deals to be had in single apartments if you can find them.
Keep looking and thinking through the plan.