UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 20, 2008

APPLE REIT NINE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia	333-147414	26-1379210
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

814 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia	23219
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(804) 344-8121

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Apple REIT Nine, Inc. (which is referred to below as the “Company”) is filing this report in accordance with Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of Form 8-K.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 20, 2008, the Company issued its interim report to shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 (the “Shareholders’ Report”) to the shareholders of the Company as of that date.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included or incorporated in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be set forth by specific reference in such filing.

The Shareholders’ Report is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

a. Financial statements of businesses acquired

None.

b. Pro forma financial information

None.

c. Shell company transaction

Not applicable.

d. Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Interim Report to Shareholders for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2008.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Apple REIT Nine, Inc.
By:	/s/ Glade M. Knight
	Glade M. Knight, Chief Executive Officer
	November 20, 2008

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