Quick Answer: If you matched to Anschutz, you have about 15 weeks between Match Day on March 19, 2027 and the July 1 start of residency. Use late March to confirm dates and set a budget, April to search and tour, early May to sign a lease, and early June to move in before orientation.
Match Day 2027 falls on Friday, March 19, and results post at noon Eastern, which is 10 a.m. in Aurora. If you matched to Anschutz, you now have roughly 15 weeks to find a home before July 1. Oslo on 6th, a studio community in Aurora serving residents, nurses and staff from the Anschutz Medical Campus, put this timeline together so your search doesn't eat the last free months before intern year. You can preview the community on the Oslo on 6th homepage.
What to Look For in Medical Resident Apartments Near Anschutz
Good medical resident apartments make long shifts easier. Start with two filters: a short, predictable commute to the Anschutz Medical Campus and a rent that fits a first-year salary. After that, check the lease start date. It needs to land before your orientation, not on the morning of it. Everything else is a bonus.
Commute and parking
Anschutz runs around the clock, and so will you. Map the drive at 5 a.m. and again at 6 p.m., because shift-change traffic on Colfax and I-225 looks nothing like a Sunday afternoon tour. Ask whether parking is included or billed separately. Oslo on 6th sits on East 6th Avenue south of campus, and the map and directions page shows the route.
Budget on a resident salary
Rent averages swing depending on who's counting. As of June 2026, Apartments.com reported an average of $1,257 for a studio in Aurora and $1,363 for a one-bedroom, with rents down 5.9% from the year before. Zumper's June 2026 figure for an Aurora studio was lower, at $1,020. Neither number is a quote. Use them to set a ceiling, then compare against what's actually listed.
One perk worth asking about: CU Anschutz's GME orientation materials note that School of Medicine employees can get a discounted RTD EcoPass. If you can skip the car, that changes your monthly math.
What Does the Housing Timeline Look Like From Match Day to July 1?
The housing timeline from Match Day to July 1 runs about 15 weeks, and most of the pressure sits in April and May. Confirm your dates in March, search in April, sign in early May, then handle movers and utilities so you arrive in Aurora with a week or two to spare before orientation. Here's how that plays out for most residents matched to Anschutz.
| Window | Housing Task |
|---|---|
| Mon, March 15 | Learn whether you matched. Hold off on deposits until you know where. |
| March 19 to 31 | Confirm your start and orientation dates with your program. Set a rent ceiling. |
| April | Shortlist Aurora apartments, take virtual tours, ask about June availability. |
| Late April to mid-May | Apply, sign, and lock a lease start in early or mid June. |
| May | Book movers or a truck, forward your mail, schedule internet and electricity. |
| Early to mid June | Move in, unpack, and drive your commute once before orientation. |
| July 1 onward | Start residency. Transfer your license within 30 days and register your car within 90. |
Why not just aim for June 30? Many programs schedule intern orientation in the second half of June, and orientation often counts as your employment start. Moving the same week you're learning the EHR is a rough way to begin.
When Should You Sign a Lease? Planning Your Lease Timeline
For most matched residents, the sweet spot for signing is late April through mid-May. That's late enough to know your schedule and early enough to choose a unit instead of taking whatever's left. Ask for a start date in early to mid June, and get the move-in date written into the lease itself.
Running your apartment search from out of state
You'll probably sign without visiting Aurora first. That's normal now, and most incoming interns matched to Anschutz do exactly that. Ask for a live video tour of the exact unit, not a model, and request photos of the parking area and laundry. Browse the Oslo on 6th photo gallery and virtual tour to get a feel for the space before you call. Only pay fees through the property's official portal, and never wire money to someone you found on a classifieds board.
Anschutz apartments and the length of your lease
Residency lasts three years or more, but a 12-month lease starting in June will end the following June, right as you become a PGY-2. That's fine if you plan to renew. Ask about renewal terms up front, and read the move-out section. Under Colorado law, landlords generally have 30 days after a lease ends to return your deposit or explain deductions, or up to 60 days if the lease says so. The Colorado General Assembly's page for HB25-1249 on tenant security deposits covers the recent changes.
Your moving checklist for residency housing
- Signed lease with the move-in date and rent stated in writing
- Renter's insurance quote, since many properties require it
- Mail forwarding set to start on your move-in date
- Internet installation booked for move-in week
- Scrubs, badge paperwork and orientation documents packed in your carry bag, not the truck
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is Match Day 2027?
Match Day is Friday, March 19, 2027. Results go out at 12 p.m. Eastern, or 10 a.m. Mountain time in Colorado. Four days earlier, on Monday, March 15, applicants learn whether they matched but not where. That Monday is too early to put a deposit down anywhere.
2. How soon should I start my apartment search if I matched to Anschutz?
Start researching neighborhoods the week after Match Day and begin touring in early April. Waiting until June shrinks your options, because many residents arrive in Aurora during the same few weeks. Aim to sign by mid-May so your move-in date lands before orientation, not after.
3. How much are Aurora apartments right now?
Published averages differ by source, so treat these as ranges, not quotes:
- Studio average: $1,257 per month (Apartments.com, June 2026)
- One-bedroom average: $1,363 per month (Apartments.com, June 2026)
- Studio average: $1,020 per month (Zumper, June 2026)
- Year-over-year change: rents down about 5.9% (Apartments.com)
4. Do I need a Colorado driver's license as a resident physician?
Yes. The Colorado DMV's New to Colorado page treats working in Colorado as establishing residency. From that point you have 30 days to transfer your driver's license and 90 days to register your vehicle in your county. Book the license appointment early, since offices require one.
5. Can I sign a lease without seeing the apartment in person?
Yes, and plenty of residents matched to Anschutz do, since few can fly out for a weekend of tours in April. Ask for a live video walkthrough of the specific unit, confirm the address and management company, and apply only through the property's official website. Read the full lease before signing, especially the sections on renewal, fees and move-out.
Conclusion
Getting matched to Anschutz starts a short clock, but it's a manageable one. Confirm your dates in March, search in April, sign by mid-May and move in early June. Get those four steps right and you'll start July 1 with a set-up home instead of a car full of boxes. When you're ready to compare layouts in Aurora, look through the Oslo on 6th studio floor plans and plan your move around the date that works for your program.
