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Whispering Sands

12720 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

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    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    650 - 950 sq ft

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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.

Highlights

  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Sauna
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Business Center

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 an apartment community located in Bernalillo County and the 87123 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • * 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
  • Magnificent Mountain/City Views
  • Patio or Balcony
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Spacious Closets

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Business Center

24 Hour Access

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Health Club Discount
  • Business Center
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Patio

Ceiling Fans

Smoke Free

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Balcony
  • Patio

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Location
12720 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque,
NM 87123
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City - Albuquerque

Albuquerque sits where the Rio Grande cuts through the high desert, framed by the Sandia Mountains to the east and the West Mesa to the west — a geography that shapes everything from the light to the pace of daily life. Founded in 1706 as a Spanish colonial outpost, the city carries that layered history through neighborhoods like Old Town, where adobe architecture and centuries-old plazas coexist with working galleries and local markets. The University of New Mexico anchors the central part of the city, while Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories give Albuquerque a strong foothold in aerospace and technology. Nob Hill draws renters with its walkable, eclectic stretch along historic Route 66, and the North Valley offers a quieter setting along the river. Downtown continues to grow as a hub for arts, civic life, and commuters.

The rental market reflects the city's range.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Singing Arrow Albuquerque, NM
Studio $880 $871
1 Bedroom $974 $1,164
2 Bedrooms $1,064 $1,436
3 Bedrooms $1,263 $1,871
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Central NM C.C., Montoya
Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
University of New Mexico
Drive: 15 min 9.5 mi
Central NM C.C., Albuquerque
Drive: 16 min 10.7 mi
Central NM C.C., WTC
Drive: 20 min 11.8 mi
Whispering Sands is within 12 minutes or 5.2 miles from Central NM C.C., Montoya. It is also near University of New Mexico and Central NM C.C., Albuquerque.
Schools
Apache Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Attendance Zone
Van Buren Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
398 Students
Attendance Zone
Highland High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,152 Students
Attendance Zone
New Hope Christian Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Calvary Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
175 Students
Nearby
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Whispering Sands is near Albuquerque International Sunport, located 8.2 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
Drive: 16 min 10.8 mi
Montaño Rail Runner Station
Drive: 17 min 10.9 mi
Los Ranchos/Journal Center Rail Runner Station
Drive: 22 min 11.9 mi
Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Station
 Drive: 23 min 14.3 mi
Bernalillo County Rail Runner Station
Drive: 22 min 15.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Albuquerque International Sunport
 Drive: 21 min 8.2 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Whispering Sands.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Franklin Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Four Hills Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Four Hills Village
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Whispering Sands has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Meteorite Museum
 Drive: 16 min 6.8 mi
Geology Museum
 Drive: 16 min 6.8 mi
Albert G. Simms Park
 Drive: 14 min 8.1 mi
UNM Observatory
 Drive: 15 min 8.4 mi
Roosevelt Park
 Drive: 15 min 10.3 mi
Whispering Sands has 5 parks within 10.3 miles, including Meteorite Museum, Geology Museum, and UNM Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
University of New Mexico Hospital
Drive: 14 min 8.5 mi
Presbyterian Hospital
Drive: 14 min 9.8 mi
Whispering Sands has 3 hospitals within 9.8 miles, the nearest is Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque which is 5.5 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Kirtland Air Force Base
Drive: 29 min 9.9 mi
Whispering Sands is 9.9 miles and a 29 minute drive from Kirtland Air Force Base.

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