Alternative to carpet that don't HOA create noise issue?

[Alan Bosca]

Hi -

I rent a unit and have wanted to put hardwood floors or some other surface in, but the HOA is very picky about noise issues. i haven't looked recently at the advancements, but are there any alternatives to carpet people suggest, including hardwood, that don't create a noise problem.

Also, since a rental, I wouldn't want it to be cost prohibitive.

I also like the idea of something that is a bit less maintenance than a carpet which is sometimes a pain to clean, repair or replace when tenants move out.

Thanks for any input!