Apartment Searching - South Charlotte, or Lake Wylie Areas (apartments, neighborhood)

[burnschic04]

I have been searching for apartments for a while now and am to the point that I could use some suggestions. I currently live in the Southpark area with a roommate, but she will be leaving for her job and I can't afford to keep my current apartment alone. I could remain in my complex, and just move to a one bedroom, but I'm trying to see if I can find something I will like better. Considering I will be a female living alone, safety and the neighborhood is a big priority. On top of that is space. Our apartment now is nearly 1400 sq. feet so I'm looking to stay at the upper 700s or more for a one bedroom. Price range is preferably under $700 (and the cheaper the better if it is still a safe neigborhood). Currently there are two locations I am considering yet they are in completely opposite directions (however my office location is somewhat centered between them). Any comments about the Arboretum Apartments or the Village at Lake Wylie would be greatly appreciated or any suggestion about comparable complexes would also be great. Thanks.