Texas A&M Off-Campus Housing

Hey guys, new member here! I'll be starting my MBA at the Mays School of Business this fall. I'm from NY and i've never been to Texas! I'm in the process of looking for an apartment right now and there seems to be too much to chose from! Are there any current students or alumni that can lend a few suggestions for a grad-friendly and affordable complex?

What tends to be the normal range for rent in the area? I found a few places right across the street from campus but they are charging $1400/month for a 1B/1B with ~500 sq.ft. When I go a bit further out I found a duplex town home with garage and 900 sq. ft. for $1200/month as well as a few other properties within the $800-$1000 range!

Ideally, I would like to find a nice 1B/1B apt for under $1000/month due to the student loan budget I will be living on lol. How is the commute up and down University Drive? Based on the properties I've found so far it seems that I would be about 2-4 miles away from campus. Anyone with first hand experience with any of these properties? Any recommendations would be appreciated, thanks!