What are good questions to ask for a first apartment?

Security, crime rate ( they will tell you to look it up or say that it is safe)

Pest control procedure (in an apartment its a must).

If no washer dryer connections ask to view the laundry room. If half the machines are broken consider this heavily.

If carpet will it be cleaned or replaced?

Late fee policy just in case. Some of the late fees are predatory.

Guest policy. Some apartments consider you to be in violation of your lease if someone stays over too often that is not on the lease

Go there on Friday night, unannounced. Take note of the noise/activity level you observe and then consider whether this is what you want to live with for the next year of your life

are you a cop?

Terms on breaking the lease if needed.

Just ask what the tenants think of the next crew and then ask around yourself, discretely, and look at as many online reviews u can find. That will tell you who they are.

I know nothing about apartment living

What year the complex was built

are pets allowed

Questions related to security, maintenance, internet & cable services available, questions about the pool (if applicable), questions about rodents & pests