I'm a single male looking for a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment in the price range of up to $1,350 preferably. It's going to be my first time living without roommates and I want to be closer to where I work (east McKinney, at most a 20 minute commute). So I'm looking at places in both McKinney and Allen and was hoping to get some recommendations from anyone who lives in the area, either current or previous resident. Looking to move sometime in the first half of 2025.

A few places on my list are:

McKinney village apartments, Bridge at McKinney, Orion McKinney apartments, Auberry at twin creeks, Trails at creekside, Gray Branch Apartments

Was hoping to see if anyone could vouch for these places or recommend something better. When u look at Google reviews I get too hung up on the bad reviews, it seems like they all have issues no matter where you go. Some say its a great place while others say its the most terrible place in existence lol

I prefer somewhere safe and quiet, im sure that goes without saying, somewhere that has a homey vibe and prefer gated but not required. Somewhere near good shopping locations and nature.

Thanks for any help!