Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale...What areas should I look at for an apartment?

Hi everyone. I am a 24 years old woman and I am looking for an apartment in a safe area. I will be working on E. Broward ave in downtown fort lauderdale. I would like for my commute to be less than 30-40 minutes. I'm open to driving to work or even walking if the apartment is close enough to work. I'm looking for a 1 bedroom for under $1300. I'd like to be around other single young professions. Can y'all recommend some neighborhoods I can search for apartments in?