Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-147414

SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 DATED JUNE 17, 2008

TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 25, 2008

APPLE REIT NINE, INC.

The following information supplements the prospectus of Apple REIT Nine, Inc. dated April 25, 2008 and is part of the prospectus. This Supplement updates the information presented in the prospectus. Prospective investors should carefully review the prospectus, Supplement No. 1 and this Supplement No. 2.

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The prospectus, and each supplement, contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may involve our plans and objectives for future operations, including future growth and availability of funds. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to these statements involve judgments with respect to, among other things, the continuation of our offering of units, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, together with local, national and international events (including, without limitation, acts of terrorism or war, and their direct and indirect effects on travel and the economy). All of these matters are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of them are beyond our control. Although we believe the assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements, and the statements themselves, are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements, the inclusion of this information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans, which we consider to be reasonable, will be achieved.

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“Courtyard by Marriott,” “Fairfield Inn,” “TownePlace Suites,” “SpringHill Suites” and “Residence Inn” are each a registered trademark of Marriott International, Inc. or one of its affiliates. All references below to “Marriott” mean Marriott International, Inc. and all of its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, accountants and attorneys. Marriott is not responsible for the content of this prospectus supplement, whether relating to hotel information, operating information, financial information, Marriott’s relationship with Apple REIT Nine, Inc., or otherwise. Marriott is not involved in any way, whether as an “issuer” or “underwriter” or otherwise, in the offering by Apple REIT Nine, Inc. and receives no proceeds from the offering. Marriott has not expressed any approval or disapproval regarding this prospectus supplement or the offering related to this prospectus supplement, and the grant by Marriott of any franchise or other rights to Apple REIT Nine, Inc. shall not be construed as any expression of approval or disapproval. Marriott has not assumed, and shall not have, any liability in connection with this prospectus supplement or the offering related to this prospectus supplement.

“Hampton Inn & Suites,” “Homewood Suites,” and “Hilton Garden Inn” are each a registered trademark of Hilton Hotels Corporation or one of its affiliates. All references below to “Hilton” mean Hilton Hotels Corporation and all of its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, accountants and attorneys. Hilton is not responsible for the content of this prospectus supplement, whether relating to hotel information, operating information, financial information, Hilton’s relationship with Apple REIT Nine, Inc., or otherwise. Hilton is not involved in any way, whether as an “issuer” or “underwriter” or otherwise, in the offering by Apple REIT Nine, Inc. and receives no proceeds from the offering. Hilton has not expressed any approval or disapproval regarding this prospectus supplement or the offering related to this prospectus supplement, and the grant by Hilton of any franchise or other rights to Apple REIT Nine, Inc. shall not be construed as any expression of approval or disapproval. Hilton has not assumed, and shall not have, any liability in connection with this prospectus supplement or the offering related to this prospectus supplement.

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STATUS OF THE OFFERING

We completed the minimum offering of units (with each unit consisting of one Common Share and one Series A Preferred Share) at $10.50 per unit on May 14, 2008. We are continuing the offering at $11 per unit in accordance with the prospectus.

As of May 28, 2008, we had closed on the following sales of units in the offering:

Price Per Unit	Number of Units Sold	Gross Proceeds		Proceeds Net of Selling Commissions and Marketing Expense Allowance
$10.50	9,523,810	$	100,000,000	$  90,000,000
$11.00	2,656,972	$	29,226,696	$  26,304,026
Total	12,180,782	$	129,226,696	$116,304,026

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Recent Purchase Contact

On June 5, 2008, we caused one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries to enter into a purchase contract for the potential purchase of a hotel located in Tucson, Arizona. The purchase contract is for a Hilton Garden Inn^® containing 125 guest rooms. The initial deposit for the hotel was $150,000. The purchase price for the hotel is $18,375,000.

The purchase contact described above contains a number of conditions to closing that are currently unsatisfied. Accordingly, there can be no assurance at this time that a closing will occur under this purchase contract.

We have no material relationship or affiliation with the prospective seller of the hotel described above, except through the pending purchase contract and any related documents.

All brand and trade names, logos or trademarks contained, or referred to, in this prospectus supplement are the properties of their respective owners. These references shall not in any way be construed as participation by, or endorsement of, our offering by any of our prospective franchisors or managers.

Source of Deposit Payment

The initial deposit described above was funded by the proceeds from our ongoing offering of units.

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