I live in an apartment and have had 2 green wing macaws without any noise problems. Depending on the bird's energy level and your time/ability, it's definitely doable granted pets are allowed. Just do some training each day, let them join you during your daily chores, go outside for a car ride, walk or socializing etc. Those things tire them out in a hurry and keep them very content and quiet. Val will do an excited level 4 or 5 out of 10 scream and a "BYEEEEEE BYEEEEE" when I leave every once in a great while and that's all. I was scared about adopting her at first too, living in an apartment, but it can definitely work out. GOOD LUCK!