Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,544 at Lake & Wells and $2,534 at The Bellwether — The Bellwether is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,120 at Lake & Wells and $2,040 at The Bellwether. Lake & Wells lists 27 homes (20 available now); The Bellwether lists 17 (17 available now). Lake & Wells’ utility billing bundle runs $170–$195/mo by unit type. The Bellwether charges a $350 one-time pet fee plus $35/mo pet rent.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Lake & Wells and The Bellwether are both professionally managed buildings in Loop — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at Lake & Wells and The Bellwether?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Lake & Wells | 16 | 12 | $2,120 | $2,120–$2,720 | $2,446 | 584–874 |
| The Bellwether | 1 | 1 | $2,040 | $2,040 | $2,040 | 435 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Lake & Wells | 7 | 4 | $2,544 | $2,544–$3,174 | $2,964 | 837–900 |
| The Bellwether | 14 | 14 | $2,534 | $2,534–$3,389 | $2,891 | 566–801 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Lake & Wells | 4 | 4 | $3,975 | $3,975–$4,641 | $4,277 | 1,326 |
| The Bellwether | 2 | 2 | $4,877 | $4,877–$4,937 | $4,907 | 1,178 |
The buildings side by side
| Lake & Wells | The Bellwether | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 210 N Wells St, Chicago | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 27 | 17 |
| Available now | 20 | 17 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Utility billing bundle $170–$195/mo per unit type (flat-rate apportionment); electric is usage-based. Only the utility figure is published in the building’s official cost table — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per Greystar’s official property page, checked November 2026.) | Pet fee $350 one-time + $35/mo pet rent, pet limit 2 (the building’s policy text states up to $370 one-time and up to $45/mo by pet profile). Only the pet figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Parking available · fee not published | — |
| Pets | Pet-friendly; weight limit, breed restrictions, fees and max pets not published (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly; breed restrictions and fees to confirm with leasing; weight limit and max pets not published (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Clark/Lake (Blue) · 4 min · 🚌 22, 36 | 🚇 Monroe (Blue) · 1 min · 🚌 22, 151 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 98 / 100 / 82 | 100 / 100 / 80 |
| Year built | 2008 | — |
| Amenity highlights | Indoor pool · Fitness center · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Lake & Wells or The Bellwether?
One-bedrooms start at $2,544 at Lake & Wells (7 homes, averaging $2,964) and $2,534 at The Bellwether (14 homes, averaging $2,891), so The Bellwether has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Lake & Wells or The Bellwether?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,975 at Lake & Wells and $4,877 at The Bellwether; Lake & Wells starts lower. Averages: $4,277 at Lake & Wells, $4,907 at The Bellwether.
How many homes are available now at Lake & Wells and The Bellwether?
Lake & Wells has 20 of its 27 listed homes available now; The Bellwether has 17 of 17. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Lake & Wells and The Bellwether?
Lake & Wells: Utility billing bundle $170–$195/mo per unit type (flat-rate apportionment); electric is usage-based. Only the utility figure is published in the building’s official cost table — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per Greystar’s official property page, checked November 2026.) The Bellwether: Pet fee $350 one-time + $35/mo pet rent, pet limit 2 (the building’s policy text states up to $370 one-time and up to $45/mo by pet profile). Only the pet figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.)
Where are Lake & Wells and The Bellwether located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: Lake & Wells at 210 N Wells St and The Bellwether at 79 W Monroe St.
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