Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether and $2,820 at Wacker Place — The Bellwether is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,040 at The Bellwether and $2,290 at Wacker Place. The Bellwether lists 17 homes (17 available now); Wacker Place lists 16 (16 available now). The Bellwether charges a $350 one-time pet fee plus $35/mo pet rent. Wacker Place charges a $75 application fee and a $500 administrative fee, with utilities billed through RUBS.
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 Wacker Place 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 Wacker Place?
| 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 |
| Wacker Place | 2 | 2 | $2,290 | $2,290–$2,320 | $2,305 | 541 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| The Bellwether | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Wacker Place | 2 | 2 | $2,570 | $2,570–$2,585 | $2,578 | 533 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 14 | 14 | $2,534 | $2,534–$3,389 | $2,891 | 566–801 |
| Wacker Place | 8 | 8 | $2,820 | $2,820–$3,050 | $2,938 | 667–966 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Bellwether | 2 | 2 | $4,877 | $4,877–$4,937 | $4,907 | 1,178 |
| Wacker Place | 4 | 4 | $3,995 | $3,995–$4,130 | $4,083 | 973–1,013 |
The buildings side by side
| The Bellwether | Wacker Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago | 65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 17 | 16 |
| Available now | 17 | 16 |
| Current special | — | Founding residents: 2 mo free, select terms |
| 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 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 (non-refundable). Utilities are billed through RUBS, with a $10 start-up fee, a $4.50/mo billing fee and $2/mo pest control; optional Zentro internet is $65/mo. Pet fees: $400 one-time for one pet · $600 for two pets, plus $35/mo pet rent per pet (non-refundable), up to 2 pets; breed restrictions apply. Storage: $50 or $100/mo. (Per the building’s official Community Fee Guide, 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 fee $400 (1 pet) / $600 (2 pets) + $35/mo pet rent per pet; max 2 pets; breed restrictions |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Monroe (Blue) · 1 min · 🚌 22, 151 | 🚇 State/Lake (Brown) · 4 min · 🚌 66, 4 |
| 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 Wacker Place?
One-bedrooms start at $2,534 at The Bellwether (14 homes, averaging $2,891) and $2,820 at Wacker Place (8 homes, averaging $2,938), so The Bellwether has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Bellwether or Wacker Place?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,877 at The Bellwether and $3,995 at Wacker Place; Wacker Place starts lower. Averages: $4,907 at The Bellwether, $4,083 at Wacker Place.
How many homes are available now at The Bellwether and Wacker Place?
The Bellwether has 17 of its 17 listed homes available now; Wacker Place has 16 of 16. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are The Bellwether and Wacker Place running?
The Bellwether: no special on file. Wacker Place: Founding residents: 2 mo free, select terms. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at The Bellwether and Wacker Place?
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.) Wacker Place: Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 (non-refundable). Utilities are billed through RUBS, with a $10 start-up fee, a $4.50/mo billing fee and $2/mo pest control; optional Zentro internet is $65/mo. Pet fees: $400 one-time for one pet · $600 for two pets, plus $35/mo pet rent per pet (non-refundable), up to 2 pets; breed restrictions apply. Storage: $50 or $100/mo. (Per the building’s official Community Fee Guide, checked November 2026.)
Where are The Bellwether and Wacker Place located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: The Bellwether at 79 W Monroe St and Wacker Place at 65 E Wacker Pl.
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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.