Whispering Sands Apartments

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12720 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
(575) 587-8628
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Whispering Sands

12720 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(575) 587-8628
Whispering Sands in Albuquerque, NM - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,050–$1,275Rent Pricing
  • 650–950Square Feet

Rent Specials

MOVE IN NOW PAY LATER!! Sign a lease by 2/25/2025 and enjoy free rent till March 10th!!!!

Ask Us About Our Specials

About Whispering Sands

Whispering Sands offers luxury apartments in Singing Arrow Albuquerque, NM in Bernalillo County with the finest amenities. Visit our website for more information. Start living at Whispering Sands Apartments located in Albuquerque, where an elevated lifestyle awaits you. Our secluded community features one and two-bedroom apartment homes that offer you the private and comfortable lifestyle you deserve. Our well-designed floor plans are complete with spacious closets, accent walls, and patios to enjoy the magnificent mountain and urban views of the area, with countless amenities like a business center, sparkling swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and basketball and racquetball courts. You will never be happier at this captivating property with all of its vibrant, park-like settings offering three gazebos and barbecues. Your new home is close to shopping, dining, and recreation, plus easy access to I-40. Make your move to Whispering Sands apartments today and start enjoying life the way you want it!

Whispering Sands is located in the Singing Arrow Neighborhood and 87123 Zip code of Albuquerque, NM. This community is professionally managed by Bryten Real Estate

Unique Features and Amenities

  • * In Select Apartments Only
  • 1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans
  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • Cable TV Ready
  • Cable/TV Ready
  • Ceiling Fans - in Select Homes
  • Ceiling Fans*
  • Courtesy Patrol
  • Magnificent Mountain/City Views
  • Patio Or Balcony
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Spacious Closets

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Whispering Sands offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,050 and having 650–950 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    From $1,050

    One Bedroom One Bath

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,050Available Now2061650
    $1,050Available Now2091650
    $1,050Available Now2085650

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,050

    Unit 2061 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 2061 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,050

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,050

    Unit 2091 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 2091 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,050

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,050

    Unit 2085 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 2085 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,050

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,050
  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $1,199

    Two Bedroom Two Bath

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 950 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,199Available Now2010950
    $1,199Available Now2067950
    $1,199Available Now2103950

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,175 - $1,275

    Price

    • $1,199

    Unit 2010 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 2010 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,199

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,175 - $1,275

    Unit 2067 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 2067 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,199

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,175 - $1,275

    Unit 2103 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 2103 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,199

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,175 - $1,275
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Call us at: (575) 587-8628 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

  • Cats Allowed
  • 2 Pet Limit
  • $50 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $200 Deposit
  • $200 Fee

Pet Policy - Dogs

  • Dogs Allowed
  • $200 Fee
  • $200 Deposit
  • $50 Monthly Pet Rent
  • 2 Pet Limit

Fee & Deposit Info

One-Time Fees

  • $50 Admin Fee
  • $45 Application Fee

3D Tours

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Health Club Discount
  • 24 Hour Access

Community Features

  • Walk Up
  • Business Center

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Racquetball Court
  • Sauna
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Ceiling Fans
Google Map

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12720 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Sands

Where is Whispering Sands located?

Whispering Sands is located at 12720 Central Ave SE near the Singing Arrow area of Albuquerque, NM

What is the current rent range at Whispering Sands?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Whispering Sands currently range from $1,050 to $1,275

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Whispering Sands are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Pets are allowed at Whispering Sands. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Whispering Sands is: MOVE IN NOW PAY LATER!! Sign a lease by 2/25/2025 and enjoy free rent till March 10th!!!!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Whispering Sands Apartments are 13.25% cheaper than the average apartment in the Singing Arrow area, and 26.35% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Singing Arrow Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,050$1,177-$127-10.8%
    2 Bedroom$1,175$1,394-$219-15.7%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Albuquerque

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,050$1,359-$309-22.7%
    2 Bedroom$1,175$1,678-$503-30.0%

    Methodology: On 02/26/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 90 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Whispering Sands (Singing Arrow), and 1233 other apartment communities in Albuquerque using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 02/26/2025

  • Active Lifestyle 4.0

    From fitness centers to pools to putting greens, Active Lifestyle apartments feature local listings with the most amenities that support an always active lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 4.0-star Active Lifestyle rating is based on the following features:

    • Tennis Courts
    • Racquetball Courts
    • Basketball Court(s)
    • Sauna
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Fitness Center
    • Health Club Discounts
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Sauna
    • Patios
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
9 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Worst place to live

    February 15, 2022
    I wish I can put 0 stars! I don’t even know where to begin with how bad this place is they are having us live in a home with black mold and leaking roofs and running toilets.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Wonderful Community - here is why... :)

    May 25, 2021
    I had the pleasure of living at Whispering Sands for several years, and had a purely wonderful experience with this apartment community. From the very first minute I introduced myself and was warmly greeted as applicant, to the moment I moved and drove away years later and every day inbetween as a resident, I was treated with authentic kindness, thoughtfulness, respect, and the constant feeling that I was valued as a tenant. The professional and capable management and staff who maintain this ...
    community work seamlessly and diligently as a collective unit in both the upkeep and improvement of this complex, and indeed are highly proactive in all facets of running this community. The maintenance personnel respond quickly and effectively to remedy any issue within individual apartments or grounds needing repair. The friendly office staff members are always pleasant to interact with; they are easily approachable and are noticeably interested and invested in listening to their tenants. Every interaction I had with the office and maintenance staff was a pleasure. It is always true that the environmental and functional nature of any living community or office is a direct reflection of its manager; this is true of Whispering Sands as well. The community manager, Marlean is a deeply capable, intelligent and talented professional and a remarkably kind person. The fluidity of just how well this community is managed is owed entirely to her professionalism and utmost competency. Marlean is well educated, highly articulate and a naturally gifted and skilled manager and community leader. Her unfailing dedication to elevating Whispering Sands was reflected in every aspect of my experience there; she is a true credit to her role as supervisor and to the profession of apartment management as a whole. I was beyond impressed by the caliber of her professionalism and character. These high standards of competency are easily discernible, and by her leadership these standards have clearly filtered down throughout the entire staff as well. I would recomend this living community across the board. This is a very well run apartment community and embodies all the good aspects associated with a nice larger community - the grounds are well-kept and clean, the units are thoughtfully designed and the atmosphere has a friendly, open feel. Most importantly, the people who run this community are what engenders the unique and wonderful environment which I experienced there. :) John V.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Nice grounds

    January 17, 2020
    Management is nice and respond fast to requests. On-site Maintance
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Pleasantly Surprised!

    October 8, 2019
    So, the apartments are on the older side. Everything is electric and heating is via baseboard radiant heaters. Water is portioned and added to rent. Renter pays electric. Laundry facilities are decent (available 24/7), machines are not coin-operated. You need to buy and reload a card (only available during business hours). Fitness room is only available during office hours. Gated community. No problems with neighbors. Fairly quiet neighborhood, given the location. Maintenance is friendly, ...
    helpful, and efficient. Office manager is wonderful, the other staff are fairly pleasant. Our unit had new flooring, dishwasher, and fridge when we moved in but the stove is antiquated. 2 bed/2 bath: bedrooms and closets are nice sized. Bathroom is narrow and feels miniaturized. Pet-friendly community with responsible pet owners.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Crappie

    August 16, 2019
    You do not want to live here. The security is a joke, there is only one person that works in the office that wants to help you. When you get a neighbor that is not all there and threatens people they don't do anything about it but let you do something small and your out. The same rules that are supposed to apply to everyone don't.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Some minor issues

    April 11, 2018
    The area is somewhat scary to be in as gunshots are heard frequently. It is on central not on western skies drive. The community itself has had some issues but it feels fairly safe. Unfortunately, I have had one break in attempt. The air conditioning/swamp coolers gets turned off during the winter when we pay for electricity and there have been some hot days. Staff is very helpful and accommodating. Rooms themselves are fairly nice, but appliances are outdated. The closet is large and nice to ...
    have. The community washer and dryers have been frequently broken and the room is a mess. Overall it is an okay place to live where you get what you pay for, but after our lease we are moving to a better area.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Amazing Staff

    November 15, 2015
    Friendly staff they go above an beyond for us, layout of the 2 bedroom apartment is awesome! Safe, private, and no issues with neighbors! If any issues with apartment then maintenance will come resolve quick!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Whispering Sands

    September 7, 2015
    The apartment complex is ok. The staff is really nice though.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Flexible and responsive

    August 9, 2015
    When my wife and I said we couldn't move in until the end of a month, management worked with us to find a place available then. Every issue that's come up -- the power still being in the previous tenant's name, the bathtub not draining, the stove fan not working -- has been fixed within days instead of the weeks we'd wait at our previous place. Beyond that, the complex feels safe and homey, our neighbors are friendly, the apartment itself is large enough and obviously taken care of, and the ...
    walls are thick enough that despite several nearby residents asking if we've ever heard them, we have yet to be bothered by a sound. Even with children enjoying the last days of summer vacation, we aren't bothered by the sounds of them. Although we haven't been here long, we enjoy it greatly and hope to stay here for a long time.
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Nearby Schools

Highland High

Albuquerque Public Schools
4700 Coal Avenue Southeast
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1152 Students)
In Attendance Zone10 minute drive / 4.7 miles away
2/10

Apache Elementary

Albuquerque Public Schools
12800 Copper Avenue Northeast
Public School - Grades PK-5 (288 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
3/10

Van Buren Middle

Albuquerque Public Schools
700 Louisiana Boulevard Southeast
Public School - Grades 6-8 (398 Students)
In Attendance Zone7 minute drive / 3.3 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Whispering Sands.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

210 Yale Boulevard Southeast
13 minute drive / 6.36 miles away
125 2nd Street Northwest
17 minute drive / 7.94 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Costco
500 Eubank Blvd SE
3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away
Walgreens
10300 Central Ave SE
3 minute drive / 1.31 miles away
Target
11120 Lomas Blvd NE
4 minute drive / 1.47 miles away

Colleges and Universities

4700 Morris Avenue NE
9 minute drive / 4.57 miles away
1700 Lomas Blvd NE
14 minute drive / 6.55 miles away
900 University Blvd SE
14 minute drive / 6.68 miles away

Groceries

Trader Joe's
2200 Uptown Blvd NE
8 minute drive / 3.85 miles away
Whole Foods
2100-2110 Carlisle Blvd NE
12 minute drive / 5.71 miles away
Albertson's
12201 Academy Rd NE
12 minute drive / 5.83 miles away

Hospitals

5400 Gibson Boulevard Se, 4th Floor Box# 8
8 minute drive / 4.1 miles away
4701 Montgomery Boulevard Ne
13 minute drive / 6.23 miles away
2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne
13 minute drive / 6.23 miles away

Military Bases

4 minute drive / 2.31 miles away

Parks and Recreation

900 Girard Boulevard Southeast
12 minute drive / 5.84 miles away
7120 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast
14 minute drive / 6.8 miles away
Cedro Peak
16 minute drive / 7.72 miles away

Whispering Sands has 5 parks within 7.9 miles, including Ernie Pyle House and Library, Manzano Mountain Retreat, Cedro Peak, Sunshine Building, and Rio Grande Botanical Garden.

Shopping Centers

120 Juan Tabo- NE
1 minute drive / 0.29 miles away
522 Juan Tabo Blvd SE
1 minute drive / 0.39 miles away
13140-13160 Central Ave SE
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

Whispering Sands has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.

Transit Stations

16 minute drive / 7.81 miles away
20 minute drive / 9.52 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Albuquerque Studio Apartments $1,052$638$3,900
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,359$650$5,146
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,678$697$4,948
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,035$799$6,820
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,850$1,300$6,596

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