Corpus Christi is a coastal city and the county seat of Nueces County in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the region known as South Texas. In 2000, its population was 277,454; a 2004 estimate placed the population at 281,196, making it the eighth-largest city in the state. It is the principal city of the three-county Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger Corpus Christi-Kingsville Combined Statistical Area. The translation from Latin of the city's name is Body of Christ, given to the settlement by the Spanish, in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. The city has been nicknamed The Sparkling City by the Sea, particularly in literature promoting tourism. Corpus Christi apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Corpus Christi apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.