HELP! Pack n play or crib????

So I’m getting a two bedroom apartment for my daughter and I.. BUT I’ve been hearing that buying a crib will be a waste of money 😭 I really wanted to have my baby girl to have the nursery of my dreams but I’m starting to think the pack n play would work better. I was gonna get a regular small bassnit for the side of my bed but idk I just wanna hear other mommas recommendations or pros and cons