Seeking advise about where to live in Guangzhou

Good Morning everyone,

I am new here, my name is Sergio and I am a Spanish 27 years old guy living in Guangzhou since 1 year ago. Until now, I have been living and working in Longgui, a very rural area in Baiyun District.
Since Guangzhou is a very big city I am still not familiar with many areas, and I would like to get some advise.

I am looking for a place where I can rent an apartment for myself with a minimum of 45 square meters and within a budget of 2,000-3,500.  I will be working now at Huangpu Avenue, close to Yuancun station in the red line. My idea is to live within 6-7 stations from where I work. I have been reading a bit online and believe that Haizhu and Yuexiu districts are best for me to live. I have explored yuancun station area but find places either very nice but very expensive or extremely poor..did't find anything middle-range. Any advise?

Thank you!