There really arn't any 'bad' parts of N Van, crime or violence wise, it is pretty much all bland upper middle class, the Lonsdale area is full of apartments which actually makes it one of the more reasonable areas to rent, and you won't save enough money in Burnaby to make it worth the hours of extra commute.
Check the college notice board and try and find somone to share with, cuts down on your costs no end particularly with internet connection being extra.
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