Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether and $2,065 at Randolph Tower — Randolph Tower is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,040 at The Bellwether and $2,015 at Randolph Tower. The Bellwether lists 17 homes (17 available now); Randolph Tower lists 10 (7 available now). The Bellwether charges a $350 one-time pet fee plus $35/mo pet rent. Randolph Tower charges a $65 application fee and a $400 one-time pet fee plus $15–$25/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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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 |
| Randolph Tower | 2 | 2 | $2,015 | $2,015–$2,065 | $2,040 | 522–540 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 14 | 14 | $2,534 | $2,534–$3,389 | $2,891 | 566–801 |
| Randolph Tower | 3 | 2 | $2,065 | $2,065–$2,575 | $2,245 | 608–672 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 2 | 2 | $4,877 | $4,877–$4,937 | $4,907 | 1,178 |
| Randolph Tower | 5 | 3 | $3,400 | $3,400–$5,205 | $4,049 | 982–1,337 |
The buildings side by side
| The Bellwether | Randolph Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago | 188 W Randolph St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 17 | 10 |
| Available now | 17 | 7 |
| Current special | — | $200 move-in bonus |
| 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 $65. Pet fee $400 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $15–$25/mo (by pet). 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 · garage parking available across the street (additional charge) |
| Pets | Pet-friendly; breed restrictions and fees to confirm with leasing; weight limit and max pets not published (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Monroe (Blue) · 1 min · 🚌 22, 151 | 🚇 Washington/Wells (Brown) · 3 min · 🚌 20, 60 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 100 / 80 | 99 / 100 / 81 |
| Year built | — | 1929 |
| Amenity highlights | — | Indoor pool · Fitness center · In-unit washer/dryer |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Bellwether or Randolph Tower?
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether (14 homes, averaging $2,891) and $2,065 at Randolph Tower (3 homes, averaging $2,245), so Randolph Tower has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Bellwether or Randolph Tower?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,877 at The Bellwether and $3,400 at Randolph Tower; Randolph Tower starts lower. Averages: $4,907 at The Bellwether, $4,049 at Randolph Tower.
How many homes are available now at The Bellwether and Randolph Tower?
The Bellwether has 17 of its 17 listed homes available now; Randolph Tower has 7 of 10. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are The Bellwether and Randolph Tower running?
The Bellwether: no special on file. Randolph Tower: $200 move-in bonus. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at The Bellwether and Randolph 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.) Randolph Tower: Application fee $65. Pet fee $400 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $15–$25/mo (by pet). 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 Randolph Tower located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: The Bellwether at 79 W Monroe St and Randolph Tower at 188 W Randolph St.
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