Royal Arms Apartments
420 N Segoe Rd,
Madison,
WI
53705
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Monthly Rent
$1,595 - $1,995
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Bedrooms
2 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
875 - 1,080 sq ft
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 94Bprice $1,795square feet 875availibility Now
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Unit 95Aprice $1,795square feet 875availibility Now
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Unit 85Bprice $1,795square feet 875availibility Now
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Unit 52Bprice $1,995square feet 1,080availibility Jul 10
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Unit 57Aprice $1,995square feet 1,080availibility Sep 1
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Unit 94Bprice $1,795square feet 875availibility Now
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Unit 95Aprice $1,795square feet 875availibility Now
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Unit 85Bprice $1,795square feet 875availibility Now
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Unit 52Bprice $1,995square feet 1,080availibility Jul 10
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Unit 57Aprice $1,995square feet 1,080availibility Sep 1
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
- Monthly Utilities & Services
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Heating FeeHeating Fee is $50/month for 2 bedroom apartment & $75/month for 2 bedroom + den apartment$50
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Utility Fee (Water/Sewer)Utility Fee (Water/Sewer) is $25/per adult$25
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$35
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One time Fee$0
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Weight limit40 lb
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Pet Limit2
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Requirements:Spayed/Neutered
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$35
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One time Fee$0
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Weight limit--
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Pet Limit2
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Requirements:Spayed/Neutered
- Parking
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Surface Lot--1 Max
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Garage$100/moAssigned Parking
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Street--
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Carport$50/mo1 Max, Assigned Parking
- Storage Fees
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Bike Rack$0/mo
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Storage Unit$0/mo
Details
Lease Options
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1965
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160 units/2 stories
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About Royal Arms Apartments
Royal Arms Apartments is in the most desirable location, with easy access to all the amenities and attractions that Madison has to offer. Whether you're eager to explore the lively downtown, relax at the scenic parks and lakes, or enjoy a variety of dining and shopping experiences, Royal Arms offers the perfect location and convenience to make it your ideal home. Our recently remodeled spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom and 2-bedroom + den apartments are located in the Sunset Village Neighborhood directly behind the Hilldale Mall. These apartment homes were thoughtfully designed with modern elegance, offering a comfortable and inviting living space. The first-floor units feature hardwood floors throughout, while the second-floor apartments offer luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, with cozy carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen features granite countertops that provide a sleek, durable surface, with white cabinets for a clean, modern look. This kitchen is equipped with smart stainless-steel appliances, including an ice maker and dishwasher, combining both style and functionality. In select apartments, you'll also find in-unit washer/dryers, making laundry day effortless. Our dedicated on-site management team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. We include surface parking, with an additional garage and covered parking available. Additionally, a storage unit is included in the basement, offering you ample space to store your belongings.
Royal Arms Apartments is an apartment community located in Dane County and the 53705 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Madison Metropolitan attendance zone.
Unique Features
- built in microwaves
- In Unit Washer & Dryer
- On-Site Laundry
- Flexible leasing options
- parking available onsite
- Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Carport Availability
- Den-Office Space
- Free Bike Parking
- Garage Availability
- Intercom Entry
- ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
- hardwood and lvp flooring
- Kohler plumbing fixtures
- Newly Remodeled
- Off-Street Parking
- storage unit in basement
- Additional Storage Unit Included
- Carpeted Bedrooms
- Controlled Access Building
- On-Site Management
- original hardwood floors and trim
- 2 bedrooms
- Detached garages
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Property Manager on Site
Maintenance on site
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Walk-Up
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Framed Mirrors
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Office
- Den
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Walk-Up
- built in microwaves
- In Unit Washer & Dryer
- On-Site Laundry
- Flexible leasing options
- parking available onsite
- Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Carport Availability
- Den-Office Space
- Free Bike Parking
- Garage Availability
- Intercom Entry
- ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
- hardwood and lvp flooring
- Kohler plumbing fixtures
- Newly Remodeled
- Off-Street Parking
- storage unit in basement
- Additional Storage Unit Included
- Carpeted Bedrooms
- Controlled Access Building
- On-Site Management
- original hardwood floors and trim
- 2 bedrooms
- Detached garages
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Framed Mirrors
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Office
- Den
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |
| Sunday | By Appointment |
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Property Ratings at Royal Arms Apartments
Property manager Mellissa was great to work with, made things super convenient and as stress free as possible. Great communication. The property was always kept clean, apartment was in turn-key condition. No complaints at all.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Mellissa during my apartment leasing process, and I can't speak highly enough of the experience. She made everything incredibly smooth and efficient, allowing me to apply and move in within just a week. The apartment itself has brand new everything inside with top-notch appliances and finishes. The location is fantastic and truly add to the overall experience of living here. Mellissa's professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt communication made all the difference. I highly recommend working with her for anyone looking for a seamless leasing process.
I have lived at Royal Arms (previously Karen Arms) apartments for nearly 5 years now. The previous management was absolutely amazing and I loved living here! However, since Orosz Properties took over management of the apartment living here has been terrible! Nearly every week the water to our apartment is shut off without prior notice. Recently, they have been doing renovations to the common areas of the apartments and entered my apartment without any prior notice. I have called the front office multiple times and their answer is always the same: "I don't know how this could have happened." If you value your rights as a tenant in Wisconsin, look elsewhere for a place to live.
Truly enjoyed my time at Karen Arms apartments up until the new management took over. I lived there for 4 years and never had any issues, loved the apartment, location, and neighbors. Unfortunately when the new management took over and rebranded to Royal Arms, things took a turn for the worse. We started having issues with hot water and occasionally had water turned off without any notice. Previously when an emergency caused water to be shut off we'd get instant notice either in person or over the phone. Once the new management took over, I had to call the office about coming home to no water and the response I got was "oh yea it will be back on within the hour". It's unacceptable to not notify tenants that the water was to be shut off even in an emergency. This happened many times, and only one of those times was due to the road construction. Even though they did get slightly better at notifying us about water shut offs, there were still times when it was shut off without a word from management. We also started having trouble with water pressure and water temp, leading to our showers occasionally going super cold, super hot, or reducing water flow so much that it wasn't enough to even rinse off the soap we just lathered on. Not to mention the multiple times the hot water was just non-existent. With new management also came constant construction, often even on weekends early in the morning. The construction happening in apartments in our hall often meant the hall was filled with dust which is unsafe to breathe and often nails were left scattered on the floor in common hall space. The few times they would give warning about an upgrade that would be happening to or around our apartment, they didn't even show up when they said they would. The new management was extremely flakey, and often hard to get ahold of. Our deposit got lost in the mail and though we were told they'd follow up promptly via email after they spoke with accounting, we didn't get any response to follow up emails and had to go in person twice to finally get our deposit back. Be weary of the flakey management and greedy owner.
The remodelled unit in these pictures is not representative of most of the units, which don’t have dishwashers! The buildings needs maintenance on gutters, doors & frames, windows, electrical wiring, etc which IMO should take priority over the cosmetic improvements like new countertops. Management seems understaffed for the number of residents & underequipped for even routine maintenance requests, and on top of all that my 2 bedroom unit had a 20% rent increase in this year (some of my neighbors saw a 40% increase), with additional fees added on for things like parking and heat that had previously been included. Not worth your money .
Property Manager at Royal Arms Apartments, Responded To This Review
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to providing transparent communication and exceptional service to all our residents. While the upgraded unit pictures is not representative of all units at Royal Arms, they accurately showcase the updating we have completed and will continue to undertake as units become available.
I've lived at Royal Arms (previously Karen Arms) for several years, and it's been downhill since Orosz Properties took over. These buildings were built in the 1960s and are not in great shape. Orosz is making a bunch of aesthetic changes to make it look nice on the outside, but they neglect serious maintenance concerns. Not only that, but the price of rent shot up so much it literally made the news (look up “West-side Madison tenants fight back” on Isthmus, for example). The buildings are poorly insulated, have corroded pipes (leading to frequent clogging and occasional brown water), and have sunken sections of floor. Several balcony railings are rusted through. The heat in several buildings is malfunctioning so that it is either always weak or is completely on/off when people adjust the thermostat. The lights in several hallways have gone out, making it hard to see, especially for the older tenants, but Orosz hasn't cared to replace the bulbs even though it's been weeks or months. The previous landlord had decent management and great maintenance. Nowadays, management and maintenance are extremely poor. The front office staff is not very responsive or helpful, and management has shown up to people's units without giving the legally required 12-hour notice. My maintenance requests take several weeks to complete, they are marked as complete on the online portal before they actually are (meaning I had to submit additional requests for the same things), and when maintenance finally comes they do a poor job and show up at their leisure with no notice. A few times, maintenance had to come and go several times to try and fix some issues, but even after they were "done" the issues weren't fixed. They even left my door open one time, which was a risk to my cats. They also shut the water off in my building with no notice to tenants. In the new leases being offered by Orosz, they pass the costs of light bulbs, batteries, and laundry machine repairs off to tenants. Speaking of laundry, Orosz raised the price from $1.75 per load to $4 per load. To my knowledge, this is the most expensive laundry in Madison. Orosz seems single-mindedly focused on making money and they do not care about the well-being of tenants. I would seriously NOT recommend moving here. You can find other places in the area and in Madison with similar amenities for cheaper, or places with much better amenities for a similar price.
Property Manager at Royal Arms Apartments, Responded To This Review
Hello - Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We understand your frustration with rent increases, maintenance delays, and we take this feedback seriously. We have high expectations for our team to quickly respond to residents work orders and we would like to identify where we fell short in this case. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at royalarms@oroszproperties.com to discuss your concerns. We remain committed to providing quality housing and fostering a positive living experience for all of our residents at Orosz Properties.
Royal Arms was a fantastic place to live for many people for many decades until Orosz Properties bought the property in August 2023. They immediately increased rent for all current residents by 20-40% and only gave residents 2 weeks to respond to lease renewals. They've taken several weeks to respond to maintenance requests and often do not give tenants notice when workers will be coming in when they finally get to your maintenance request. They have also more than doubled the cost of laundry to $4 per load. All of these price increases do not match the quality of the property because there are 0 amenities and heat and water is not included. You will be paying for heat in the summer months and even if you do not use it. Do not give these people your money.
Property Manager at Royal Arms Apartments, Responded To This Review
Hello - We appreciate your feedback and acknowledge your concerns. Our team is always striving to provide quality service and promptly address all maintenance issues. We value our residents and will use your input to make improvements in the future. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. Please reach out to us directly at royalarms@oroszproperties.com or (608) 238-4228.
THE GOOD: They respond quickly to needed repairs. The grounds are lovely, with lots of old, big trees despite the loss of some to disease. Lots of birds. Garage space (in addition to the off-street lot space included with the rent) for a reasonable added fee. For those whose taste leans that way, units still have the Mid-Century "retro" feel. Lots of closet and pantry space. Although new listings are priced to reflect high rates in the area, the owner is reasonable and restrained, with respect to annual increases for existing tenants, and didn't gouge us to make up for Covid losses. I also received 100% of my deposit back. THE BAD: When they get around to it, staff does a pretty good job of clearing snow and ice after a storm; however, they're often very slow to get started. Management has been very slow to replace the nearly-invisible apartment-number labels on the doorbells outside each building, so you may have people randomly ringing your bell at night. Despite Postal Service directives to ensure all mailboxes clearly show each unit number, you may find yourself scolded by management if you dare to put your own clear label on your box. If you opt for an upper (second floor) unit, so as to not have any noise above you, note: Unlike the second floor, first floor units are NOT carpeted at all. Beware idiot neighbors whose hobby is dragging heavy furniture noisily across the bare floors. THE UGLY: Drafty in winter. The builders probably installed your thermostat in the living room (where the heat enters the apartment) - instead of near the center of the apartment, where it should have been placed. As a result, you may find the bedrooms too cold, and the living room too hot (and living room windows may not be opened during cold weather, lest the heating pipes in that room freeze and burst - at great expense to you). Management treats the building water for hardness, but hasn't learned how to do it correctly. Water that is too SOFT will leave slippery soap scum all over your body after every shower (and on your towels). You may also have a bizarre ceiling exhaust fan in the bathroom which, inexplicably, blows more air DOWN than is sucked out. Management will claim that this is normal. Soundproofing does a pretty good job of blocking music and TV noise, but not the sound of cupboards, doors and drawers when your neighbors slam them. You will find the sound of all of your neighbors' PLUMBING to be astonishingly, and annoyingly, loud.
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Royal Arms Apartments
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Royal Arms Apartments is in Hill Farms-University in the city of Madison. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.0 miles of the property. Five parks are within 4.4 miles, including Owen Conservation Park, Allen Centennial Gardens, and Washburn Observatory.
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420 N Segoe Rd
Madison, WI 53705
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