Housing in Riyadh

Hi all,
I am currently negotiating my move to Riyadh and its the old question of accommodation, I am a single male (married) looking for a clean and safe 1 bedroom  apartment (furnished) near the old airport if possible. I have lived in the middle east for over 12 years(Dubai) but confused as to where i should look. Do i look for a compound or look outside, all the compound i look at at the moment look nice but reading some of the emails it seems that there are great difference.
I am comfortable with my own security,but would like a reasonable safe area any ideas?

Lee, did you receive any guidance? I'm about to
Come into the country and will be asking the same question.

Thanks

Gus