# Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square (2 Bed, 2 Bath)

As of Nov 6, 2026, Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville, NC is available from Nov 18, 2026: a 2-bedroom with 2 baths and 1,213 sq ft, on the D2 floor plan. Total monthly price $2,085/mo ($1,985 base rent + $100 in mandatory recurring fees), priced as of Nov 6, 2026.

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- [About Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/280-2--7ef829d700a9fb442c0d67adc628d138#about)
- [Fees and move-in costs for Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/280-2--7ef829d700a9fb442c0d67adc628d138#fees)
- [Amenities at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/280-2--7ef829d700a9fb442c0d67adc628d138#amenities)
- [Neighborhood and commutes around Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/280-2--7ef829d700a9fb442c0d67adc628d138#local-market)
- [Questions renters ask about Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/280-2--7ef829d700a9fb442c0d67adc628d138#questions)
- [Contact and office hours at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square/280-2--7ef829d700a9fb442c0d67adc628d138#contact)

**Community:** [Ascend Cottages at Highland Square](https://a.peek.us/asheville-nc/hendersonville/ascend-cottages-at-highland-square)

## About Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

- **Total monthly price:** $2,085/mo
- **Lease:** 12-month lease
- **Composition:** $1,985 base rent + $100 in mandatory recurring fees
- **Priced as of:** Nov 6, 2026
- **Availability:** Available Nov 18, 2026
- **Layout:** 2 Bed · 2 Bath
- **Size:** 1,213 sq ft
- **Floor plan:** D2
- **Data last refreshed as of:** Nov 6, 2026
- **Page content last modified as of:** Nov 6, 2026
- **Address:** 102 Francis Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792

> 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.

Apartment 280-2 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment on the D2 floor plan at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square, 102 Francis Rd in Hendersonville's Clear Creek neighborhood: 10 minutes by car to Downtown Hendersonville and Highlands Square Shopping Center and 40 minutes by car to Downtown Asheville. The community offers a dog park, a dog wash, and dishwashers. Nearby: Pardee Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville, Jackson Park, and Hands On! Children's Museum.

![Floor plan layout diagram for D2](https://cdn.sightmap.com/assets/n9/w6/n9w6n40rp71/ef/7a/ef7a3e00c6016dc16e90a37a68d00f64.jpg)

*D2 floor plan*

## Fees and move-in costs for Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

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

### Mandatory fees

**One-time fees**

| Fee | Amount | Applies to | In total | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Administrative Fee | $250 | All apartments | No | Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident. |
| Application Fee | $75 per applicant | All apartments | No | Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | $250 | All apartments | No | 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 | All apartments | No | Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. |
| Utility - New Account Fee | $10 | All apartments | No | Amount to establish utility services. |

**Monthly fees**

| Fee | Amount | Applies to | In total | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Community Amenity Fee | $95 | All apartments | Yes | 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 | All apartments | Yes | Amount to manage utility services billing. |
| Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party | Varies | All apartments | No | 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) | All apartments | No | Amount for shared trash/waste services. · Utility apportionment is allocation: divided eq per occupied unit. |
| Utility - Electric - Third Party | Usage-Based (Utilities) | All apartments | No | Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party. |
| Utility - Water/Sewer | Usage-Based (Utilities) | All apartments | No | 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 | Applies to | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Early Lease Termination/Cancellation | 200% | All apartments | Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges. |
| Intra-Community Transfer Fee | $1,000 | All apartments | Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community. |
| Pet Fee | $400 | All apartments | Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in. |
| Pet Mgmt - Additional Pet - Third Party | $24 | All apartments | Amount for additional authorized pet registration and screening services. |
| Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable) | $1,000 | All apartments | 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 | Applies to | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Month-to-Month Fee | $750 | All apartments | Amount, in addition to base rent, for a month-to-month lease. |
| Parking - Garage | $225 | All apartments | Amount for garage parking space/services. May be subject to availability. |
| Pet Rent | $25 | All apartments | Monthly amount for authorized pet. |
| Reletting Fee | 100% | All apartments | Marketing fee related to early lease termination; excludes rent and other charges. |
| Storage Space Rental | $60 | All apartments | Amount for usage of optional storage space. May be subject to availability. |

**Fees with another or unstated recurrence**

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

Only recurring monthly fees are included in the total above. Optional fees are charged only if you choose the service.

## Amenities at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

- 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

## 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 Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square

### How much is Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville?

Total monthly price is $2,085/mo for a 12-month lease, 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 may not reflect current rates — confirm with the community.

### What fees come with Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square?

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. Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and may not reflect current rates — confirm with the community.

### Is Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square in Hendersonville available now?

Available Nov 18, 2026.

### How big is Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square?

2 bed, 2 bath, 1,213 sq ft, D2 floor plan.

### Does Apartment 280-2 at Ascend Cottages at Highland Square have in-unit laundry?

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

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

**Address:** 102 Francis Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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