I stayed in Laura's apartment for four weeks, and I loved it and the Garbatella neighborhood.
The apartment is spacious and comfortable with great views from the balcony, kitchen, and bathroom. The kitchen has everything you need. There were some nice little extras, like a wireless speaker and a small bottle of Prosecco in the fridge. One downside to the place is that you cannot run the AC and the washing machine (or other appliance) at the same time. It trips the circuit, which is easy to reset in the entryway.
The Garbatella neighborhood is an iconic Roman neighborhood with no tourists, so I felt like a local. There are lots of restaurants close by and a great gelato place by the park around the block. The Garbatella metro station is a 15-20 minute walk, and there are electric scooters to rent in the area. The 715 and 716 buses have stops that are close although the buses are less reliable than the metro.