Apartment rental prices in Dominican republic.

I have done a lot of searching on-line for rentals and have found availability. However, most rental properties are aimed at foreigners with USD and appear to cost more than what would be charged for a local Dominican.

Can a decent apartment be found for $300 a month using local channels? Something that would be in a relatively safe neighborhood and that would have services like air conditioning, hot water and maybe internet?

Most Latin countries rake foreigners over the coals by charging them more for rent than they would a local.