Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether and $2,320 at 330 South Wells Apartments — 330 South Wells Apartments is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,040 at The Bellwether and $2,365 at 330 South Wells Apartments. The Bellwether lists 17 homes (17 available now); 330 South Wells Apartments lists 9 (8 available now). The Bellwether charges a $350 one-time pet fee plus $35/mo pet rent. 330 South Wells’ internet and utility fees are $130/mo for a studio and $140/mo for a 1-bedroom, covering gas, water, trash, sewer, recycling and internet.
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 330 South Wells Apartments 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 330 South Wells Apartments?
| 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 |
| 330 South Wells Apartments | 3 | 3 | $2,365 | $2,365 | $2,365 | 658 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 14 | 14 | $2,534 | $2,534–$3,389 | $2,891 | 566–801 |
| 330 South Wells Apartments | 6 | 5 | $2,320 | $2,320–$2,400 | $2,375 | 600–625 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 2 | 2 | $4,877 | $4,877–$4,937 | $4,907 | 1,178 |
| 330 South Wells Apartments | No two-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| The Bellwether | 330 South Wells Apartments | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago | 330 S Wells St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 17 | 9 |
| Available now | 17 | 8 |
| 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.) | Internet and utility fees by home size — studio $130/mo · 1-bedroom $140/mo — covering gas, water, trash removal, sewer, recycling and 150 Mbps dedicated high-speed internet; electricity is billed separately on the resident’s own ComEd account. Pet rent $25/mo per pet + $100 one-time charge per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $75 per applicant (non-refundable). Move-in/administrative fee $400 (due upon approval). (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | — |
| Pets | Pet-friendly; breed restrictions and fees to confirm with leasing; weight limit and max pets not published (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly · cats & dogs welcome |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Monroe (Blue) · 1 min · 🚌 22, 151 | — |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 100 / 80 | 99 / 100 / 84 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Bellwether or 330 South Wells Apartments?
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether (14 homes, averaging $2,891) and $2,320 at 330 South Wells Apartments (6 homes, averaging $2,375), so 330 South Wells Apartments has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a studio, The Bellwether or 330 South Wells Apartments?
Studios start at $2,040 at The Bellwether and $2,365 at 330 South Wells Apartments; The Bellwether starts lower.
How many homes are available now at The Bellwether and 330 South Wells Apartments?
The Bellwether has 17 of its 17 listed homes available now; 330 South Wells Apartments has 8 of 9. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at The Bellwether and 330 South Wells Apartments?
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.) 330 South Wells Apartments: Internet and utility fees by home size — studio $130/mo · 1-bedroom $140/mo — covering gas, water, trash removal, sewer, recycling and 150 Mbps dedicated high-speed internet; electricity is billed separately on the resident’s own ComEd account. Pet rent $25/mo per pet + $100 one-time charge per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $75 per applicant (non-refundable). Move-in/administrative fee $400 (due upon approval). (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.)
Where are The Bellwether and 330 South Wells Apartments located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: The Bellwether at 79 W Monroe St and 330 South Wells Apartments at 330 S Wells St.
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