Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether and $2,645 at MILA — The Bellwether is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,040 at The Bellwether and $2,225 at MILA. The Bellwether lists 17 homes (17 available now); MILA lists 12 (10 available now). The Bellwether charges a $350 one-time pet fee plus $35/mo pet rent. MILA’s monthly water fee runs $90–$140/mo by home size, with electricity metered directly to the resident.
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 MILA 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 MILA?
| 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 |
| MILA | 9 | 7 | $2,225 | $2,225–$2,550 | $2,394 | 540 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 14 | 14 | $2,534 | $2,534–$3,389 | $2,891 | 566–801 |
| MILA | 3 | 3 | $2,645 | $2,645–$3,135 | $2,913 | 729–879 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 2 | 2 | $4,877 | $4,877–$4,937 | $4,907 | 1,178 |
| MILA | No two-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| The Bellwether | MILA | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago | 201 N Garland Ct, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 17 | 12 |
| Available now | 17 | 10 |
| 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.) | Monthly water fee $90–$140/mo by home size; electricity is metered directly to the resident. Bulk internet $55. Pet fees: $300 one-time (non-refundable) + $50/mo pet rent, max 2 pets, breed restrictions. Application fee $50. Administrative fee $450. Parking: covered garage parking $325/mo. (Per the building’s official fee guide; parking per LyvWell’s own listing feed, November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | Covered garage parking $325/mo (per LyvWell’s own listing feed) |
| Pets | Pet-friendly; breed restrictions and fees to confirm with leasing; weight limit and max pets not published (Oct 2026) | Dogs & cats OK; $300 one-time pet fee (non-refundable) + $50/mo pet rent; max 2 pets; breed restrictions (Nov 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Monroe (Blue) · 1 min · 🚌 22, 151 | 🚇 State/Lake (Brown) · 3 min · 🚌 66, 4 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 100 / 80 | 100 / 100 / 81 |
| Year built | — | 2016 |
| Amenity highlights | — | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Dog run · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Bellwether or MILA?
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether (14 homes, averaging $2,891) and $2,645 at MILA (3 homes, averaging $2,913), so The Bellwether has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a studio, The Bellwether or MILA?
Studios start at $2,040 at The Bellwether and $2,225 at MILA; The Bellwether starts lower.
How many homes are available now at The Bellwether and MILA?
The Bellwether has 17 of its 17 listed homes available now; MILA has 10 of 12. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at The Bellwether and MILA?
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.) MILA: Monthly water fee $90–$140/mo by home size; electricity is metered directly to the resident. Bulk internet $55. Pet fees: $300 one-time (non-refundable) + $50/mo pet rent, max 2 pets, breed restrictions. Application fee $50. Administrative fee $450. Parking: covered garage parking $325/mo. (Per the building’s official fee guide; parking per LyvWell’s own listing feed, November 2026.)
Where are The Bellwether and MILA located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: The Bellwether at 79 W Monroe St and MILA at 201 N Garland Ct.
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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.