A quick search of Craigslist shows 706 1+ bedroom places for rent under $1000.
Is the problem your friend can’t find a place or is the real problem she can’t find a place in the small neighborhood area she wants?
Rents in general are all over the map with wishlist pricing from the owners.
2 Bedrooms show the same split
617 Under $1300.
187 Under $1000.
If your friend is looking short term on top of it, it’ll be even more expensive, and finally, if she is short on time, she’ll get squeezed and need to take one of the over-priced places that is remaining empty instead of taking on the places that is turnover at a reasonable rate.