I grow in an apartment and it works out fine...
You need a few things tho:
Carbon Filter...Dont grow if you dont have one!!!
Inline Fan...you hook this to your CF to create the air scrubbing effect
Fan Speed Controller...plug your inline into this so you can slow it down...too slow could cause a humming noise.
Duct Muffler...I personally dont use this because I'm medical and dont need to be a ninja about things but they help!
Grow environment....you need negative pressure for the filter to work right so a DIY box would work but a Tent is Ideal.
Then you have to worry about getting all of your supplies to you door without your neighbors noticing....
Also note: I've heard some hydro grows are loud because of the pumps involved but I cant see them being louder than an inline fan
Good Luck if you do end up growing....