Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether and $2,199 at Century Tower — Century Tower is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,040 at The Bellwether and $2,047 at Century Tower. The Bellwether lists 17 homes (17 available now); Century Tower lists 13 (5 available now). The Bellwether charges a $350 one-time pet fee plus $35/mo pet rent. Century Tower charges a $75 application fee, with one-time pet fees of $200–$500.
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 Century Tower 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 Century Tower?
| 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 |
| Century Tower | 3 | 1 | $2,047 | $2,047–$2,102 | $2,074 | 427–439 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 14 | 14 | $2,534 | $2,534–$3,389 | $2,891 | 566–801 |
| Century Tower | 6 | 1 | $2,199 | $2,199–$2,534 | $2,293 | 533–772 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 2 | 2 | $4,877 | $4,877–$4,937 | $4,907 | 1,178 |
| Century Tower | 3 | 2 | $2,868 | $2,868–$3,008 | $2,951 | 792–879 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Century Tower | 1 | 1 | $4,125 | $4,125 | $4,125 | 1,278 |
The buildings side by side
| The Bellwether | Century Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago | 182 W Lake St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 17 | 13 |
| Available now | 17 | 5 |
| Current special | — | 1 mo free on all units (10–18 mo leases) + full admin fee credit |
| 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.) | Application fee $75. One-time pet fees $200–$500 (two pet entries). Only these 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) | — | No on-site parking · offsite third-party parking from $250/mo |
| Pets | Pet-friendly; breed restrictions and fees to confirm with leasing; weight limit and max pets not published (Oct 2026) | Dogs & cats OK · dog $500 one-time + $25/mo pet rent · cat $200 one-time + $15/mo pet rent (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Monroe (Blue) · 1 min · 🚌 22, 151 | — |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 100 / 80 | 99 / 100 / 82 |
| Year built | — | 1930 |
| Amenity highlights | — | Fitness center · Rooftop deck · In-unit washer/dryer |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Bellwether or Century Tower?
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether (14 homes, averaging $2,891) and $2,199 at Century Tower (6 homes, averaging $2,293), so Century Tower has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Bellwether or Century Tower?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,877 at The Bellwether and $2,868 at Century Tower; Century Tower starts lower. Averages: $4,907 at The Bellwether, $2,951 at Century Tower.
How many homes are available now at The Bellwether and Century Tower?
The Bellwether has 17 of its 17 listed homes available now; Century Tower has 5 of 13. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are The Bellwether and Century Tower running?
The Bellwether: no special on file. Century Tower: 1 mo free on all units (10–18 mo leases) + full admin fee credit. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at The Bellwether and Century Tower?
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.) Century Tower: Application fee $75. One-time pet fees $200–$500 (two pet entries). Only these 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 The Bellwether and Century Tower located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: The Bellwether at 79 W Monroe St and Century Tower at 182 W Lake St.
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