Lived here for 10 years and have a very fortunate household income. But I just can't stomach paying 4k to rent something that was probably 1700 a few years back.

OP, I think this is pretty steep for craigslist roommates PVD, so you might have better luck reaching out to other young people at your company or in other circles where there's a bit more high income 20-somethings. Reddit is def a good start, but maybe mention it at work that you're looking.