Whispering Sands Apartments

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Whispering Sands

12720 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123

1–2 Bedrooms
650–950 Square Feet

About Whispering Sands

Indulge in the epitome of luxurious and stylish apartment living within the enchanting Singing Arrow neighborhood at Whispering Sands. Here, embrace a lifestyle of comfort and sophistication in our spacious, modern one and two-bedroom homes, surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain views, meticulously landscaped grounds, and an array of premier community amenities—all in a pet-friendly environment. Discover your refreshing oasis beneath the warm New Mexico sun at Whispering Sands.

Whispering Sands is located in the Singing Arrow Neighborhood and 87123 Zip code of Albuquerque, NM.

Unique Features and Amenities

* In Select Apartments Only
1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans
24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
Bright Lit Bathroom Vanities
Cable TV Ready
Cable/TV Ready
Ceiling Fans - in Select Homes
Ceiling Fans*
Courtesy Patrol
Electric Stove
EV Charging Stations
Magnificent Mountain/City Views
Patio or Balcony
Patio/Balcony
Spacious Closets

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

1 Bedroom
One Bedroom One Bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft
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August 7, 2026 2054 650 View Details Below
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Apartment Unit: 1059Apartment Model: One Bedroom One Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 2012Apartment Model: One Bedroom One Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 2054Apartment Model: One Bedroom One Bath1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftAvailable August 7, 2026
2 Bedrooms
Two Bedroom Two Bath
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 950 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map View Details
Available Now 2111 650 View Details Below
Available Now 2072 950 View Details Below
Available Now 2098 950 View Details Below
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Apartment Model: Two Bedroom Two Bath2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 950 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 2111Apartment Model: Two Bedroom Two Bath2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 650 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 2072Apartment Model: Two Bedroom Two Bath2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 950 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 2098Apartment Model: Two Bedroom Two Bath2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 950 sq ftAvailable Now

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Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

Renovated In 2021
228 Units
2 Stories
Built in 1984

Lease Terms

6 - 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$45.00
Due at Move-In: Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$50.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat: Cat DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00; Cat FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00; Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
Dog: Dog DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00; Dog FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00; Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$50.00/mo

Parking Info and Fees

Garage Parking

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

* In Select Apartments Only
1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans
24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
Bright Lit Bathroom Vanities
Cable TV Ready
Cable/TV Ready
Ceiling Fans - in Select Homes
Ceiling Fans*
Courtesy Patrol
Electric Stove
EV Charging Stations
Magnificent Mountain/City Views
Patio or Balcony
Patio/Balcony
Spacious Closets

Getting Around

50 / 100 Fairly walkable
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
30 / 100 Limited public transit
Transit is available for some trips
50 / 100 Fairly bikeable
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

60 / 100 Restaurants
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes
30 / 100 Cafes
Some cafés within walking distance
20 / 100 Nightlife
Some bars within walking distance
40 / 100 Shopping
Several shops within walking distance
60 / 100 Parks
Large amount of park space nearby
90 / 100 Noise Level
Virtually no sources of noise nearby

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.6

9 Renters Reviews

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Worst place to live

February 15, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com

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.

Wonderful Community - here is why... :)

May 25, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com

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.

Nice grounds

January 17, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com

Management is nice and respond fast to requests. On-site Maintance

Pleasantly Surprised!

October 8, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com

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.

Crappie

August 16, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com

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.

Some minor issues

April 11, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com

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.

Amazing Staff

November 15, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com

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!

Whispering Sands

September 7, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com

The apartment complex is ok. The staff is really nice though.

Flexible and responsive

August 9, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com

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.

Highland High School

Albuquerque Public Schools

4700 Coal Avenue Southeast

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1144 Students)

In Attendance Zone10 minute drive / 4.7 miles away

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

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Whispering Sands.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Outpost Performance Space

210 Yale Boulevard Southeast

13 minute drive / 6.36 miles away

Andaluz Hotel

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

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

Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Albuquerque

5400 Gibson Boulevard Se, 4th Floor Box# 8

8 minute drive / 4.1 miles away

Lovelace Women's Hospital

4701 Montgomery Boulevard Ne

13 minute drive / 6.23 miles away

University Of New Mexico Hospital

2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne

13 minute drive / 6.23 miles away

Military Bases

US Army Rsrv Training Center

4 minute drive / 2.31 miles away

Whispering Sands has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Albuquerque Studio Apartments	$1,012	$645	$2,850
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,297	$500	$2,863
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,592	$746	$3,523
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments	$1,999	$915	$4,419
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments	$2,818	$1,300	$3,683