Unfortunately one-room rentals might be hard to come by. Most of what you'll find out there are illegal basement suites and full apartment rentals. There is one Airbnb that lists monthly rental rates, might be worth looking into: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6032922?s=WlTo
Bundle your cables and protect them with wire loom.
https://www.homehardware.ca/en/10-x-34-black-split-loom/p/8610036
It'll help mitigate the issue of damaging your cables, you could also spray them with bitterant to help discourage your cat from putting it in thier mouth
https://www.amazon.ca/Grannick-Bitter-Apple-Spray-Dabber/dp/B0002DHPAI