Apartment hunting in Glendale

I am planning on moving from OC to the surrounding Burbank area for a job in the next month or so. My job will be located in Downtown Burbank but I have no problem being further as long as the freeways are accessible and the area is great.

I am completely unfamiliar with Glendale but have heard great things. I have have no idea where to start looking for apartments and am overwhelmed. I am a woman who lives alone and has a dog so I am hoping for an area where I feel safe enough to walk my dog at night.

Does anyone have an recommendations for where I can start? I am open to other surrounding cities too but I want to stay away from party areas/shady areas.