UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: December 12, 2008
Accession Number: 0000892569-08-001547
Submission Type: POS AM
CIK: 0001347523
Company Name: Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT, Inc.
File Number: 333-130945