When looking into rental properties there are a few very basic safety features and policies which you should consider before signing a lease. Doors should be made of metal or solid wood construction. Good deadbolt locks and peepholes are also a must. Make sure the management changes locks or permits the tenant to change them when moving in.
Apartments located on the second floor, or higher, are safer.
Being on the ground floor makes entry through windows easy. Ground floor windows should be secured with pins through the frame or key lock latches. Hallways and stairwells should be well lit at night. Mirrors to help you see around hallway corners are also important. Bushes and shrubbery should be well maintained and cut back below window height to reduce the risk of attackers hiding in them.