Why are ppl always shitting on Newark? Is it not safe?

So I have to move to New Jersey (within this month) and seeing rent prices and the things I need Newark was the best option. But ever since I’ve been looking at apartments there my fyp is filled with people talking abt how terrible Newark is and how people moving there are stupid.

I have only ever travelled to Newark and stayed the night at a hotel near EWR, but have never really seen Newark. Been to the bus station and didn’t really have any strong opinions, just seems like any other place to me. Is it really so bad ?

I considered jersey city, but I needed an apartment that has monthly leases (moving for an internship and don’t know how long I’ll stay) and hopefully furnished. The only option in jersey was the Nest. micro studios and I wasn’t too keen on the toilet not having a door. Found a furnished micro studio in downtown Newark and thought it was pretty good.

Anyway, please tell me if this is just social media bullshit or if it actually is that unsafe and terrible. Like people always shit on Philly, but I’ve never thought it was terrible.

P.S if anyone knows about any apartments that are furnished studios in jersey city, please help me out.

Thanks