# Ascend Cottages at Highland Square Apartments in Hendersonville, NC

As of Nov 6, 2026, Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville, NC lists 1- to 3-bedroom apartments of 795 to 1,446 sq ft, with 7 available. Total monthly price $1,790–$2,314/mo across apartments, priced as of Nov 6, 2026.

Source: https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square

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- [About Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#about)
- [Apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#units)
- [Amenities at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#amenities)
- [Pet, parking and smoking policies at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#policies)
- [Fees and move-in costs for Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#fees)
- [Neighborhood and commutes around Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#local-market)
- [Questions renters ask about Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#questions)
- [Contact and office hours at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square#contact)

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## About Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

- **Address:** 102 Francis Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- **Total monthly price:** $1,790–$2,314/mo
- **Prices checked:** Nov 6, 2026
- **Available:** 7 available
- **Layouts:** 1 bed–3 bed
- **Pets:** Pets allowed
- **Data last refreshed as of:** Nov 6, 2026
- **Page content last modified as of:** Nov 6, 2026

> Total monthly leasing price includes base rent and mandatory recurring fees. Variable utility costs (electricity, gas, water/sewer billed by third parties) and applicable state/local taxes are not included.
>
> Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and is updated periodically; it may be delayed or differ from the current price. Confirm current pricing and availability with the community before applying.

Ascend Cottages at Highland Square is at 102 Francis Rd in Hendersonville's Clear Creek neighborhood, next to Barker Heights: 10 minutes by car to Downtown Hendersonville and Highlands Square Shopping Center and 40 minutes by car to Downtown Asheville. Pets are allowed. The community offers a dog park, a dog wash, and dishwashers. It offers 1- to 3-bedroom apartments across 3 floor plans. Nearby: Pardee Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville, Jackson Park, and Hands On! Children's Museum.

## Apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

### 1 bedroom apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

1 bedroom apartments: Total monthly price: $1,905/mo · Size: 795 sq ft · Available: 1 available.

**Available 1 bedroom apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square, soonest move-in first**

| Apartment | Floor plan | Layout | Total monthly price | Sq ft | Availability | Virtual tour |
|-----------|------------|--------|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| [Apartment 254-1](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/254-1--f132ff83de2fecff3aba290b88463508) | D1 | 1 Bed · 1 Bath | $1,905/mo | 795 | Available Jan 23, 2027 | — |

### 2 bedroom apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

2 bedroom apartments: Total monthly price: $1,790–$2,115/mo · Size: 1,213 sq ft · Available: 4 available.

**Available 2 bedroom apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square, soonest move-in first**

| Apartment | Floor plan | Layout | Total monthly price | Sq ft | Availability | Virtual tour |
|-----------|------------|--------|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| [Apartment 444-2](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/444-2--fd6ec63a880fa0c70a4dc02cf2ab024a) | D2 | 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $1,790/mo | 1,213 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 282-1](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/282-1--cbf86158de3fff2f199df4151d2ac2f0) | D2 | 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $2,115/mo | 1,213 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 333-1](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/333-1--7b5014e036bafa4e07e19929b912f8d2) | D2 | 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $2,085/mo | 1,213 | Available Nov 14, 2026 | — |
| [Apartment 280-2](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/280-2--7ef829d700a9fb442c0d67adc628d138) | D2 | 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $2,085/mo | 1,213 | Available Nov 18, 2026 | — |

### 3 bedroom apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

3 bedroom apartments: Total monthly price: $2,289–$2,314/mo · Size: 1,446 sq ft · Available: 2 available.

**Available 3 bedroom apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square, soonest move-in first**

| Apartment | Floor plan | Layout | Total monthly price | Sq ft | Availability | Virtual tour |
|-----------|------------|--------|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| [Apartment 346-2](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/346-2--93765f9b81230253532f4f82c0af1d71) | D3 | 3 Bed · 2 Bath | $2,289/mo | 1,446 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 346-1](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/346-1--0a65dabcbcb3dc9c2db3928ccb42d314) | D3 | 3 Bed · 2 Bath | $2,314/mo | 1,446 | Available Jan 8, 2027 | — |

[See every apartment at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square, available or not](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/apartments)

## Amenities at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

### Community amenities

- airCon
- Backyard Patio
- Bark Park
- Ceiling Fans in All Bedrooms & Living Room
- dishwasher
- Dishwasher
- eco
- EV Charging Stations
- Fenced in Backyards with Astroturf
- fitness
- Granite Double Vanity Sinks*
- Outdoor Grilling Areas
- patioBalcony
- pets
- Pet Spa
- pools
- Pool with Loungers and Seating Areas
- Prep Islands w/ Open Storage
- Professional Onsite Management & Maintenance
- smokeFree
- walkInClosets
- Walk-in Closets
- washerDryer
- Washer & Dryer In Every Unit

## Pet, parking and smoking policies at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

**Pet policy:** Pets allowed
**Smoking policy:** Smoke-free community

## Fees and move-in costs for Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

**Fees and deposits due at move-in:** $260

### Mandatory fees

**One-time fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Administrative Fee | $250 | Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident. |
| Application Fee | $75 per applicant | Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | $250 | Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. |
| Utility - Final Bill Fee | $10 | Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. |
| Utility - New Account Fee | $10 | Amount to establish utility services. |

**Monthly fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Community Amenity Fee | $95 | Amount for community amenity use and services. Amenities vary by property. Contact the Leasing team for a full list of amenities covered by this amount. |
| Utility - Billing Administrative Fee | $5 | Amount to manage utility services billing. |
| Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party | Varies | Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. · Price varies based on amount of coverage ^Fee does not apply to affordable units. |
| Trash Services - Hauling | Usage-Based (Utilities) | Amount for shared trash/waste services. · Utility apportionment is allocation: divided eq per occupied unit. |
| Utility - Electric - Third Party | Usage-Based (Utilities) | Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party. |
| Utility - Water/Sewer | Usage-Based (Utilities) | Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services · Utility apportionment is water use based on submetered cold water. |

### Optional fees

**One-time fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Early Lease Termination/Cancellation | 200% | Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges. |
| Intra-Community Transfer Fee | $1,000 | Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community. |
| Pet Fee | $400 | Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in. |
| Pet Mgmt - Additional Pet - Third Party | $24 | Amount for additional authorized pet registration and screening services. |
| Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable) | $1,000 | Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. |

**Monthly fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Month-to-Month Fee | $750 | Amount, in addition to base rent, for a month-to-month lease. |
| Parking - Garage | $225 | Amount for garage parking space/services. May be subject to availability. |
| Pet Rent | $25 | Monthly amount for authorized pet. |
| Reletting Fee | 100% | Marketing fee related to early lease termination; excludes rent and other charges. |
| Storage Space Rental | $60 | Amount for usage of optional storage space. May be subject to availability. |

**Fees with another or unstated recurrence**

| Fee | Amount | Recurrence | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Late Fee | 5% | Per occurrence | Amount for paying after rent due date;  per terms of lease. |
| Legal/Eviction Fees | Varies | Per occurrence | Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations. · Price varies based on type of non-compliance. |
| Pet Management - Third Party | $28 | Per occurrence | Amount for authorized pet registration and screening services. |
| Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance | $15 | Per occurrence | Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy. |
| Returned Payment Fee (NSF) | $35 | Per occurrence | Amount for returned payment. |
| Utility - Vacant Processing Fee | $50 | Per occurrence | Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name. |

## Neighborhood and commutes around Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

### Neighborhood

Ascend Cottages at Highland Square is in the Clear Creek neighborhood, next to Barker Heights.

### Commute times

| Destination | Type | How | Time | Distance |
|-------------|------|-----|------|----------|
| Highlands Square Shopping Center | Shopping | Car | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Downtown Hendersonville | Downtown | Car | 10 min | 2.3 mi |
| Pardee Hospital | Hospital | Car | 10 min | 2.4 mi |
| AdventHealth Hendersonville | Medical | Car | 10 min | 5.4 mi |
| Broadmoor Commercial Park | Employment center | Car | 20 min | 9.4 mi |
| Asheville Regional Airport | Airport | Car | 20 min | 10.1 mi |
| Downtown Asheville | Downtown | Car | 40 min | 21 mi |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | University | Car | 30 min | 22.1 mi |

### Landmarks nearby

- Jackson Park
- Hands On! Children's Museum
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- The Park at Flat Rock
- Blue Ridge Mall

Updated November 2026.

## Questions renters ask about Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

### How much is rent at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville?

Total monthly price ranges from $1,790 to $2,314/mo. By bedroom: 1 bedroom $1,905/mo; 2 bedroom $1,790–$2,115/mo; 3 bedroom $2,289–$2,314/mo. Total monthly leasing price includes base rent and mandatory recurring fees. Variable utility costs (electricity, gas, water/sewer billed by third parties) and applicable state/local taxes are not included. Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and may not reflect current rates — confirm with the community.

### What fees does Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville charge?

Required: Community Amenity Fee $95 monthly; Utility - Billing Administrative Fee $5 monthly; Administrative Fee $250 one-time; Application Fee $75 per applicant one-time; Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party Varies monthly; Security Deposit (Refundable) $250 one-time; Trash Services - Hauling Usage-Based (Utilities) monthly; Utility - Electric - Third Party Usage-Based (Utilities) monthly; Utility - Final Bill Fee $10 one-time; Utility - New Account Fee $10 one-time; Utility - Water/Sewer Usage-Based (Utilities) monthly. Optional: Early Lease Termination/Cancellation 200% one-time; Intra-Community Transfer Fee $1,000 one-time; Late Fee 5% per occurrence; Legal/Eviction Fees Varies per occurrence; Month-to-Month Fee $750 monthly; Parking - Garage $225 monthly; Pet Fee $400 one-time; Pet Management - Third Party $28 per occurrence; Pet Mgmt - Additional Pet - Third Party $24 one-time; Pet Rent $25 monthly; Reletting Fee 100% monthly; Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance $15 per occurrence; Returned Payment Fee (NSF) $35 per occurrence; Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable) $1,000 one-time; Storage Space Rental $60 monthly; Utility - Vacant Processing Fee $50 per occurrence. Individual apartments may owe additional fees. Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and may not reflect current rates — confirm with the community.

### What is the smoking policy at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville?

Smoke-free community

### What floor plans does Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville have?

1–3 bedroom apartments, 795–1,446 sq ft.

### How many apartments are available at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville?

7 apartments are available.

### Do apartments at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville have in-unit laundry?

Yes, Ascend Cottages at Highland Square lists Washer & Dryer In Every Unit.

### Does Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville have a pool or fitness center?

Ascend Cottages at Highland Square has fitness, pools, and Pool with Loungers and Seating Areas.

### What are the leasing office hours and phone number at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville?

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Call 828-819-1920.

## Contact and office hours at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

**Phone:** 828-819-1920
**Leasing office hours:** Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
**Address:** 102 Francis Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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