Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether and $2,338 at 200 N Dearborn — 200 N Dearborn is the cheaper entry point. The Bellwether lists 17 homes (17 available now); 200 N Dearborn lists 12 (12 available now). 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.
The Bellwether and 200 N Dearborn 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 The Bellwether and 200 N Dearborn?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 1 | 1 | $2,040 | $2,040 | $2,040 | 435 |
| 200 N Dearborn | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 14 | 14 | $2,534 | $2,534–$3,389 | $2,891 | 566–801 |
| 200 N Dearborn | 7 | 7 | $2,338 | $2,338–$2,406 | $2,372 | 820–875 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 2 | 2 | $4,877 | $4,877–$4,937 | $4,907 | 1,178 |
| 200 N Dearborn | 5 | 5 | $3,180 | $3,180–$3,525 | $3,456 | 1,060–1,175 |
The buildings side by side
| The Bellwether | 200 N Dearborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago | 200 N Dearborn St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 17 | 12 |
| Available now | 17 | 12 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | 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.) | Not on file with IQ Realtors — ask leasing for the current fee sheet. |
| Parking (building summary) | — | — |
| Pets | Pet-friendly; breed restrictions and fees to confirm with leasing; weight limit and max pets not published (Oct 2026) | — |
| Laundry | In-unit | — |
| Transit | 🚇 Monroe (Blue) · 1 min · 🚌 22, 151 | — |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 100 / 80 | 100 / 100 / 81 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Bellwether or 200 N Dearborn?
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether (14 homes, averaging $2,891) and $2,338 at 200 N Dearborn (7 homes, averaging $2,372), so 200 N Dearborn has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Bellwether or 200 N Dearborn?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,877 at The Bellwether and $3,180 at 200 N Dearborn; 200 N Dearborn starts lower. Averages: $4,907 at The Bellwether, $3,456 at 200 N Dearborn.
How many homes are available now at The Bellwether and 200 N Dearborn?
The Bellwether has 17 of its 17 listed homes available now; 200 N Dearborn has 12 of 12. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at The Bellwether and 200 N Dearborn?
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.) 200 N Dearborn: Not on file with IQ Realtors — ask leasing for the current fee sheet.
Where are The Bellwether and 200 N Dearborn located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: The Bellwether at 79 W Monroe St and 200 N Dearborn at 200 N Dearborn St.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.