Local insight for incoming intern

I’ll be moving to houston for an internship that is located in the zip code 77004 that will last a year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to visit houston ahead of time to search the city. I have used an apartment finder and am still having some trouble. I would like any suggestions for apartments a short commute (20min) from the area. I am mostly worried about safety as I will be a single female living alone. A property that I was interested in was Skyline at Midtown but now I am concerned about the homeless population in the area from what I’ve read. Any advice or suggestions would be very much appreciated especially if you love where you live!